Charles Goddard — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Editorial Director, The Economist Group since 2019
Executive Director of the Group's World Ocean Initiative
Previously Editorial Director, Asia Pacific at Economist Intelligence Unit (2004-2019)
Served as Managing Director of the Economist Corporate Network
Focuses on themes including ageing and longevity, climate change, global health, and the sustainable ocean economy

Biography

Charles Goddard is the Editorial Director at The Economist Group, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Hong Kong, he is responsible for imagining and building the Group's flagship initiatives. He collaborates with partners on a range of themes, including ageing and longevity, climate change, global health, and the sustainable ocean economy. Goddard also serves as the executive director of the Group's World Ocean Initiative.