Vijay Vaitheeswaran is the voice you turn to when the world’s energy future feels like a puzzle. As The Economist’s Global Energy & Climate Innovation Editor, he doesn’t just report on the shift to cleaner systems, he connects the dots between policy, tech breakthroughs, and market forces with clarity and punch.

Over the years, he’s launched The Economist’s bureaus in Latin America and China, reported across continents, and earned a reputation for unpacking the most complex issues in energy, sustainability, and innovation.

He’s also the author of acclaimed books like Power to the People, ZOOM, and Need, Speed and Greed, which dig into how innovation reshapes industries and societies. Known for his sharp storytelling and fearless takes, Vijay has been a trusted voice at global forums including TED, the UN General Assembly, and the World Economic Forum.

He doesn’t do hype. He does insight. The kind that leaves you thinking long after the conversation’s over.