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Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran

Global Energy & Climate Innovation Editor of The Economist; Author, "Power to the People," "ZOOM" & "Need, Speed and Greed"

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Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Biography

Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran has a rich history in journalism, beginning his career as an intern at The Economist and working his way up to Global Energy & CLimate Innovation Editor. He quickly rose to prominence, opening the magazine's first regional bureau in Mexico City and serving as a London-based Latin America correspondent. His accomplishments include serving as the China business editor & bureau chief from 2012 to mid-2017, during which he opened The Economist's Shanghai bureau. Apart from his editorial roles, Vaitheeswaran also held the position of chairman for The Economist's series of global conferences on innovation known as the Ideas Economy. His editorial expertise spans various topics, including climate change, energy and the environment, business, corporate governance, finance, international trade, geopolitics and economics, science, technology, and innovation.

As a published author, he notably wrote "Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Change Our Lives, and maybe even Save the Planet" in 2003. He followed this with a co-authored book in 2007 titled "ZOOM: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future," which the Financial Times named as a Book of the Year. His latest book, published by Harper Collins and titled "Need, Speed, and Greed: How the New Rules of Innovation Can Transform Businesses, Propel Nations to Greatness, and Tame the World’s Most Wicked Problems," has been translated into several languages, including Chinese.

Vaitheeswaran is more than just a journalist and author - he is also a respected expert in his field. He is an advisor on sustainability and innovation to the World Economic Forum at Davos and is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Additionally, he is a regular speaker at the Clinton Global Initiative and teaches at New York University’s Stern Business School. Vaitheeswaran is sought after for his insights, as he has addressed various prestigious groups ranging from the US National Governors’ Association and the UN General Assembly to the Technology, Entertainment & Design (TED), Aspen Ideas, and AAAS conferences.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/28/2024.

Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Speaking Topics

  • Doing Business in China

    Does China have what it takes to transform from the cheap workshop of the world to the cutting edge of innovation? Will the country’s stubborn adherence to state capitalism continue to deliver benefits at home that outweigh the growing backlash overseas against ‘China Inc?’ Will America’s crackdown on Huawei and Chinese industrial espionage lead to meaningful protection of intellectual property and a safer business environment – or could it instead unleash a dangerous wave of techno-nationalism? Could Europe, which usually favors soft power, take a harder line against China than America when it comes to ensuring fair rules for trade? Vijay Vaitheeswaran, the Economist’s China business and finance editor and Shanghai bureau chief, offers audiences sharp and unexpected insights drawn from his work on the frontlines of global busines

  • Energy in Today’s World

    With his extensive experience covering energy topics for the Economist,authoring two books on the subject, and chairing the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on energy, Vijay Vaitheeswaran tackles the topic of energy. Covering the politics, economics, business, and technology issues, he helps audiences understand what the world’s energy situation is, how it affects their country, and what the future will look like in terms of energy (in)dependence and how it affects regional strategic partners and geopolitics.

  • Need, Speed, and Greed: The Future of Global Innovation

    Over the past few decades, globalization has led to one of the world’s most profound and powerful innovation revolutions. However, the benefits of all this progress have not been shared equally. The wealthy now are the economic elites who mastered the new rules of global innovation – even as the middle class is being squeezed by the new global realities, and this is all just during the first phase of the revolution. As it gives way to a much greater transformation, America and other rich societies must find a path to inclusive growth or else risk being left behind by history.

    In presentations, Vaitheeswaran discusses the central political and economic question of our age: How can the extraordinary benefits of the innovation revolution be shared more equitably among all of society? He addresses what these changes mean for businesses and societies the world over, offering the essential insider’s guide to this new world of innovation. He discusses what drives human progress and what makes companies successful, saying that the challenges we face today require a more disruptive and swift approach to innovation than ever before. It’s not about technology, creativity, or new products but rather new ways of thinking. This means that the best ideas can come from the most unlikely sources. Drawing on the best of the academic and field work in this emerging area, Vaitheeswaran inspires and empowers his audiences to improve their lives, their work, and even the world.

Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Videos

  • Aspen Ideas Festival 2024: The $38 Trillion Dollar Question
    Aspen Ideas Festival 2024: The $38 Trillion Dollar Question
    In a recent op-ed, former U.S. climate envoy and secretary of state John Kerry declared that rich countries are failing to respond to the climate...
  • The Economist's Vaitheeswaran on China's supply chain scramble
    The Economist's Vaitheeswaran on China's supply chain scramble
    Vijay Vaitheeswaran, U.S. business editor for The Economist, discusses the impact of the U.S.-China trade war on changing global supply chains on...
  • Vijay Vaitheeswaran of The Economist discusses global economy
    Vijay Vaitheeswaran of The Economist discusses global economy
    CCTV America's Philip Yin interviewed Vijay Vaitheeswaran, the China business and finance editor at The Economist about the conclusion of the World...
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Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Books

  • Need, Speed, and Greed: How the New Rules of Innovation Can Transform Businesses, Propel Nations to Greatness, and Tame the World's Most Wicked Problems
    Need, Speed, and Greed: How the New Rules of Innovation Can Transform Businesses, Propel Nations to Greatness, and Tame the World's Most Wicked Problems
  • Zoom
    Zoom
  • Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet
    Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet
  • Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet
    Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet

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