Simon Wright Keynote Speaker

Expert on oil, gas, metals and mining
Industry Editor, The Economist (2013-present)
Has written extensively on shale gas and the future of Big Oil

Simon Wright's Biography

Simon Wright is the Industry Editor for The Economist’s print edition, writing on cars, planes, ships, manufacturing and bits of infrastructure. Previously, writing for the same newspaper, Simon was the Energy and Commodities Correspondent (2010-13) where he covered everything from the oil and gas industry to mining, shipping, steel and large infrastructure projects.

He has travelled extensively across America to cover the US shale gas revolution, and his research debunks many of the myths perpetuated by the mainstream media. Simon has also written on shale gas in Europe, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and exploration in the Arctic circle. His recent research has centred around the future of Big Oil.

Simon Wright first joined The Economist in 1989 as a researcher. Since then his roles have included stints as the Letters Editor, “The world this week” Editor, and writing about business and finance for economist.com. He has also been deputy news editor for the paper’s website.

He brings deep authority on oil, gas and commodities as Industry Editor at The Economist, giving audiences a clear-eyed view of how energy and resources shape global markets.
He translates complex shifts in shale, LNG and Big Oil strategy into sharp, accessible insight that helps leaders anticipate disruption and manage risk..
He offers rare on-the-ground perspective from extensive reporting on the US shale revolution, cutting through myths to what the data and incentives really show.
His briefings equip executives to connect geopolitics, technology and capital cycles to practical decisions on strategy, investment and competitiveness.