Denise Law oversees The Economist's editorial social media strategy. She leads a team of writers and editors in London, Hong Kong and DC who are responsible for expanding the publication's readership across more than a dozen social and digital distribution channels.

Denise previously spent five years as a journalist at the Financial Times in London and Hong Kong, where she helped to set up several news startups focused on emerging markets. She has reported extensively on China and South East Asia, with a focus on capital markets, currencies and companies.

A native of Toronto, Denise has lived and worked in London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Utrecht.

Specialities: digital and social media strategy, audience development, newsroom innovation, team management, product development, business journalism, breaking news and emerging markets.