Henry Tricks is a renowned journalist who has spent over a decade writing international stories for The Economist. An expert in economic development, the impact of innovation and energy commodities, Henry has become a highly sought after speaker for companies investing in ESG. The topic of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance is imperative for future-proofing business success, as the importance of responsibility for corporations becomes paramount. Utilising his experience, having written about the topic at the rate it has progressed, Henry is in demand for his proven knowledge in the field.
Prior to becoming a key influence at The Economist, Henry began his career at Reuters. The international news organisations benefited from Henry’s factual reporting in regions throughout America, Mexico and Central America and his authority on such topics as energy and futureproofing solutions. Henry is best recognised, however, for his role as a columnist for The Economist. Having joined the company in 2007, Henry is a consistent expert known for his grasp on challenging subjects. From his initial position as the Finance Editor, Henry has proven himself moving on to become the Tokyo Bureau Chief and the Mexico City Bureau Chief, a testament to his international influence and knowledge.
Between 2015 and 2018, Henry took on the role of Energy and Commodities Editor, which expanded his reach when educating on such topics as environmental solutions and power resources of the future. In 2019, Henry became the Schumpeter Columnist, where he explores business and finance management, with a global outlook. Currently, Henry is the US Technology Editor for The Economist.
An accomplished speaker, Henry has shared his insights with audiences, leaving a lasting impression. From discussing the future of energy to exploring the limitations of gas and coal, Henry has a fresh perspective with a business approach. Henry can also approach such subjects from a pollical standpoint, thanks to his experience at The Economist, and is known to discuss the geopolitics of energy in addition to technologies influence on the future.
