Tamzin Booth

Richard Susskind

Rory Stewart

Jacob Mühlrad

Des Traynor

Max Junestrand

The Economist under Global Editorial Director

Tamzin Booth is global Editorial Director of Economist Impact, part of The Economist Group, overseeing content strategy across its units. A former Economist journalist for 21 years, she held roles including Technology and Business Editor and Tokyo Bureau Chief. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal and began her career in finance.

Professor and Author

Richard Susskind CBE KC is an AI and legal technology pioneer. Author of eleven books — including Tomorrow's Lawyers — translated into 20+ languages, he advises lawyers on long-term strategy. His Oxford PhD in the 1980s on AI and law led to developing the world's first commercial AI system for lawyers.

Academic, Author, Podcaster, Former Conservative Cabinet Minister and diplomat

Rory Stewart is a former British MP, diplomat, and Secretary of State for International Development. His career spanned military service, post-war Iraq, and running for Prime Minister. Now co-host of The Rest is Politics and Leading with Alastair Campbell, he brings a rare perspective on high-stakes decision-making in complex institutions.

Composer

Jacob Mühlrad is one of the most original creative minds working today. A composer commissioned by the BBC, Radio France, Suntory Hall, and The Sphere. He composed music for the 2025 Nobel Prize banquet, with upcoming premieres at the London Philharmonic and BBC Proms. His Deutsche Grammophon debut earned five stars from BBC Music Magazine.

Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Intercom

Des Traynor is Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Intercom, one of the first global tech companies to fully commit to AI. A sought-after leader in product strategy and scaling, Des has a front-row view of how technology reshapes industries – and what separates the organisations that transform from those that just adopt.

CEO & Co-Founder, Legora

Max Junestrand is the CEO and co-founder of Legora – the collaborative AI platform for legal professionals, serving over 1,000 customers across 50 markets. Together with a world-class team of engineers and lawyers, Max is driving a new era of AI in the legal industry.