Rama Ramaswami
Wilton
Summary
Extensive experience in editorial content creation at major magazine publishers and global professional services firms. Expertise includes research, business information, and news editing, leading and mentoring writing teams, and producing multimedia content.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Editor, Global Publishing
McKinsey & Company
New York, NY
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with and developed strategies for senior partners and other leaders to develop, edit, write, and publish thought leadership on McKinsey.com, the firm's flagship website.
- Content formats included short- and long-form articles, graphics, and interactive narratives. Topics included government, operations, technology, finance, leadership, and business transformation.
- Wrote Leading Off, an award-winning weekly newsletter for C-suite executives worldwide, tripling readership in two years.
Director, Content
Gartner
Stamford, CT
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Led a team of writers and editors at Gartner's in-house creative agency to produce editorial content for Gartner clients and other business leaders.
- Developed 60+ pieces of digital-first content a month while staying within deadlines and budgets.
- Content formats included videos, social posts, podcasts, webinars, microsites, brochures, articles, and conference materials.
Content Strategist | Writer
Deloitte LLP
Stamford, CT
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed thought leadership on topics such as talent acquisition, performance management, and workplace technologies for Deloitte Consulting's human capital practice.
- Wrote and edited articles on technology, finance, risk management, and marketing for Deloitte Insights, branded content published daily in four online newsletters in the Wall Street Journal.
Executive Editor
Fortune Knowledge Group (Time Inc.)
New York, NY
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Created custom research and reports for global companies.
- Managed freelance and staff writers and collaborated with external ad agencies, PR firms, and event planners on content development.
Associate Director
EY (Ernst & Young)
New York, NY
08.2007 - 12.2015
- Pioneered global thought leadership program for the firm, leading the development of print and digital editorial content on critical business issues for EY leaders and other top executives worldwide.
- Worked closely with EY's executive management team to develop the firm's messaging and communications for client engagement and brand development.
- Created print and online content strategy for EY global rebranding campaign, Building a better working world.
- Collaborated with EY practice leaders to create thought leadership for clients on topics such as finance, technology, and entrepreneurship.
- Worked with conference teams on generating content for high-profile events such as the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, Switzerland.
- Redesigned and edited CrossCurrents, an EY magazine for banking executives; launched and edited Asset Management News, a newsletter for private equity and hedge fund managers, and Transaction Trends Quarterly, a report on mergers and acquisitions.
Senior Editor
Economist Intelligence Unit - The Economist Group
New York, NY
12.2005 - 07.2007
- Managed custom projects for business information division of The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist and the Financial Times.
- Created thought leadership for major global companies on technology, financial services, emerging markets, and supply chain management.
- Developed and analyzed surveys for client-sponsored research projects.
Editorial Director
Primedia Business
Stamford, CT
08.1997 - 11.2005
- Assembled, inspired, and directed editorial, production, and event management team to redesign and reposition magazine and conference.
- Enlarged subscriber base by 30% and increased revenue by 40%.
- Launched highly profitable website, two weekly online newsletters, special supplements, and a statistical research report series.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Madras University
Madras, IndiaDiplome - French
Alliance Francaise
Skills
- Windows 10 and Mac OSX
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe InDesign and InCopy
- Social media platforms
- Style guide proficiency
- Proficiency in AI Writer
Websites
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rama-ramaswami/
- https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/stand-and-deliver-three-imperatives-for-civil-servants
- https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/a-fitness-agenda-for-government-cultivating-organizational-health-in-the-us-public-sector
- https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/unlocking-the-potential-of-generative-ai-three-key-questions-for-government-agencies
- https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/here-comes-the-21st-centurys-first-big-investment-wave-is-your-capital-strategy-ready
Certification
- Leader, EY Voice Editorial Training Program, 01/01/07 - 12/31/15
- Member, American Business Media Editorial Committee, 01/01/98 - 12/31/05
- Co-developer, EY global writing style guide, 01/01/07 - 12/31/15
- Guest Lecturer, Columbia University, Graduate Program in Information Management, New York, NY, 01/01/08
Awards
- Winner, American Society of Business Publication Editors annual regional and national first prizes for editorial and design excellence, 1998 - 2005
- Winner, Intertec/Primedia Foundation Awards for editorial excellence, 1999 - 2002
- Finalist, Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award, 2001
- Webby Awards Nominee (Leading Off), Business, News & Technology, 2022
Languages
- Tamil, Native
- English, Native
- French, Advanced
- Spanish, Conversational
Citizenship
USA
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Senior Editor, Global Publishing
McKinsey & Company
11.2021 - 03.2025
Director, Content
Gartner
10.2019 - 10.2021
Content Strategist | Writer
Deloitte LLP
03.2018 - 09.2019
Executive Editor
Fortune Knowledge Group (Time Inc.)
08.2016 - 03.2018
Associate Director
EY (Ernst & Young)
08.2007 - 12.2015
Senior Editor
Economist Intelligence Unit - The Economist Group
12.2005 - 07.2007
Editorial Director
Primedia Business
08.1997 - 11.2005
Master of Arts - Journalism
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Madras University
Diplome - French
Alliance Francaise
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