The Economist Announces New Leadership to Drive Digital Growth

Luke Bradley-Jones and Leon Saunders Calvert join The Economist Group, aiming to bolster its digital-first strategy and audience expansion.

Luke Bradley-Jones is appointed as the new president and managing director of The Economist, set to begin his role this summer.
Leon Saunders Calvert is named the new president of Economist Intelligence, starting in April.
Bradley-Jones leaves his position as general manager of Disney+ EMEA, where he led significant subscriber growth and the launch of local originals.
Both Bradley-Jones and Saunders Calvert will report to Economist Group chief executive Lara Bono, aiming to drive digital innovation and audience growth.
The Economist Group highlights its commercial stability with a global readership, boasting 1.2 million paying subscribers.