Clay Chandler
Executive Editor, Asia, Fortune Media Ltd.
Hong Kong
Summary
Executive Editor with three decades of experience at global media companies. Exceptional writing and reporting skills, a clear editorial voice, and a deep knowledge of Asia's major economies, especially China.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Editor, Asia
Fortune
Hong Kong
04.2019 - Current
- Oversee Fortune's editorial operations in Asia, including Chinese-language edition, Fortune China.
- From April 2019 to December 2023, primary duties included: hiring and training a team of 8 editors, writers, and content-creators in Hong Kong to expand Fortune's coverage of Asia.
- Contributed news and feature articles for Fortune magazine and Fortune.com.
- Wrote Eastworld, a twice-weekly newsletter on business, finance, and technology in Asia.
- Conducted over 50 video interviews of executives, experts and investors.
- Led Fortune's conference operations in Asia.
- As of January 2023, tasked with re-launching Fortune's event business in Asia, including finding sponsors, designing brands and programs, recruiting speakers, and liaising with regional government officials.
Executive Editor, International, Time Inc Brands
Meredith Corporation
Hong Kong
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Oversaw editorial operations of Time, Fortune, and more than a hundred other Time Inc titles outside North America.
- Shaped Time Inc's overall editorial and branding strategy for Asia.
- Led Fortune's conference strategy in the region, launching three successful global franchises: the Fortune Global Tech Forum (Guangzhou), the Fortune Global Sustainability Forum (Kunming), and Brainstorm Design (Singapore).
Executive Editor, International
Time Inc.
Hong Kong
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed an array of global editorial initiatives at Time Inc.
- Developed new content, platforms, and distribution channels for Time Inc content overseas.
- Contributed features to Time Inc publications.
Managing Director
The Barrenrock Group
Hong Kong
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Supported a small group of global corporate clients with a mix of services including investment research, communications strategy, and media industry advisory work.
Asia Editor
McKinsey & Company
Hong Kong
07.2008 - 01.2014
- Worked with senior partners from Asia and around the world to develop and share firm knowledge, insight, and ideas.
- Led a series of high-profile thought leadership projects, including a year-long reassessment of McKinsey's strategic advice for CEOs leading large multi-nationals in an increasing fragmented, anti-global world.
- Conceived, developed, and edited McKinsey's "Re-imagining" essay series resulting in publication of best-selling essay collections sponsored by the firm in key markets of South Korea, Japan, and India.
Asia Editor
Fortune Magazine
Beijing
08.2002 - 07.2008
- Re-opened Fortune's Beijing bureau
- Wrote and edited major features from Asia on topics including business, finance, technology, politics, culture, and sports.
Asian Economic Correspondent
The Washington Post
Shanghai
07.1999 - 07.2002
- Opened The Post's first Shanghai bureau.
- Served jointly as chief of Hong Kong and Shanghai bureaus.
- Contributed news and feature stories on business from around the region including China, Japan, and South East Asia.
Chief Economic Correspondent
The Washington Post
Washington, D.C.
03.1992 - 06.1999
- Covered the intersection of politics, policy and the economy.
- Primary coverage responsibility for the US Treasury Department, the White House Economic Council, the Council of Economic Advisors, and Office of Management and Budget.
- Wrote extensively on fiscal and monetary policy, as well as matters related to health care, global finance, technology, and trade.
Tokyo Correspondent /Staff Writer
The Wall Street Journal
Tokyo
12.1989 - 04.1992
- Covered industry beats including equities, banking, and autos. Lead writer for economic policy issues including fiscal and monetary issues and trade.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government & East Asia Studies
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 09.1979 - 06.1985
Skills
Fluent Japanese speaker
Functional Mandarin
Writing features
Editing articles
Assigning articles
Story pitching
Source interviewing
Market development
Event management
Timeline
Executive Editor, Asia
Fortune
04.2019 - Current
Executive Editor, International, Time Inc Brands
Meredith Corporation
02.2018 - 03.2019
Executive Editor, International
Time Inc.
01.2017 - 02.2018
Managing Director
The Barrenrock Group
02.2014 - 12.2016
Asia Editor
McKinsey & Company
07.2008 - 01.2014
Asia Editor
Fortune Magazine
08.2002 - 07.2008
Asian Economic Correspondent
The Washington Post
07.1999 - 07.2002
Chief Economic Correspondent
The Washington Post
03.1992 - 06.1999
Tokyo Correspondent /Staff Writer
The Wall Street Journal
12.1989 - 04.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Government & East Asia Studies
Harvard University
09.1979 - 06.1985