Lara Boro Group CEO – The Economist
Lara became chief executive of the Group in September 2019, joining from Informa Plc, where she served as chief executive of Informa Intelligence. She has a wealth of experience in business-to-consumer and business-to-business information markets, and has held senior positions at Ascential Plc (formerly EMAP), CPA Global and the Financial Times.
Lara is a dynamic leader and the Group CEO of The Economist, a role she has held since September 2019. With a career spanning over two decades in media, publishing, and information services, Boro is celebrated for her forward-thinking approach to leadership, digital transformation, and driving growth in complex, global markets.
Before joining The Economist, Boro served as CEO of Informa Intelligence, where she led the strategic development of a key division within the global business intelligence powerhouse, Informa. Her earlier roles included senior leadership positions at Ascential Plc (formerly EMAP), CPA Global, and the *Financial Times*. Each position allowed her to hone her expertise in digital transformation, operational excellence, and global brand expansion — skills she now applies to one of the world’s most iconic media organizations.
As Group CEO of The Economist, Boro is leading the brand into a new era of growth and innovation. Her leadership focuses on expanding digital products, broadening global reach, and ensuring *The Economist* remains a leader in quality journalism and insightful analysis. Her vision for *The Economist* emphasizes sustainable growth, audience engagement, and maintaining its reputation for editorial independence and integrity.
Boro is seen as a trailblazer for women in executive leadership within the media industry, often praised for her clarity of purpose and transformative impact. Her tenure at *The Economist* is marked by a strategic emphasis on digital subscriptions, data-driven insights, and the continued evolution of the brand as a leading voice in global affairs.
For more insights into Lara Boro’s role and leadership at *The Economist*, you can visit [The Economist’s executive leadership page](https://www.economistgroup.com/esg/executive-leadership).
Inspiring progress globally
From its beginnings in 1843, when The Economist newspaper was founded by a Scottish hat manufacturer to further the cause of free trade, The Economist Group has evolved into a staunchly independent global media and information-services company with intelligent brands for an international audience.
Over time, the newspaper has helped readers grasp the great drivers of change, from technology to geopolitics, finance and economics. It added a dedicated section on the United States in 1942 and a China section in 2012. It expanded successfully into North America, which became its largest market. To serve decision-makers in businesses and beyond, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) became a leader in country analysis and forecasting. Live events around the world brought global thought-leaders together to discuss critical topics at roundtables and summits.
In recent years, the great change has been digital. The EIU started to deliver a timely stream of business intelligence and data. The Economist expanded its journalism online, onto its app and into podcasts, films, interactive infographics and social media. Economist Education began online executive courses, and Economist Impact grew, combining the reach and rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage influential stakeholders and find new ways to pursue progress.
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