Tom Wainwright is the Britain Editor of "The Economist", where he has held various editorial and reporting roles since joining the publication in 2007. His career at "The Economist" has included covering crime, justice, migration, and social affairs, followed by a tenure as Mexico City bureau chief from 2010 to 2013, during which he authored the special report "From darkness, dawn" on Mexico. His international reporting extended to Central America and the Caribbean before he returned to London to serve as Homepage Editor and later International Correspondent.
Before joining "The Economist", Wainwright worked as a trainee at the "Daily Express" and contributed to prominent British newspapers such as "The Times", "The Guardian", and "The Daily Telegraph". A graduate of Oxford University, he holds a degree in philosophy, politics, and economics. His journalistic expertise spans geopolitical analysis, social issues, and international affairs, reflecting his extensive experience across multiple regions and editorial positions.