Editorial Staff

Global News. Clear Insights. Trusted Analysis.

UGGP News is an international platform for independent reporting, policy analysis, and global business intelligence. Our editorial board unites experienced journalists, policy analysts, and regional specialists to provide clarity and foresight on the issues shaping the world today.

Executive Leadership

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, Ph.D., DBA – Editor-in-Chief, CEO, and Chief Economist 
📧 amar@uggp.com
Marcus directs UGGP’s global editorial mission, drawing on two decades in journalism and policy analysis to ensure authoritative coverage of business, politics, and governance.

Leila Haddad – Executive Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
📧 leila.haddad@uggp.com
Leila coordinates executive communications, editorial scheduling, and operational workflows, ensuring seamless efficiency at the leadership level.

Editorial Leadership & Editors

Dr. Omar Khalil – Editor-at-Large
📧 omar.khalil@uggp.com
Omar contributes deep insight into international relations, economic diplomacy, and policy development, writing with global authority.

Claudia Richter – Associate Managing Editor
📧 claudia.richter@uggp.com
Claudia manages editorial processes and ensures UGGP’s reporting meets its standards of accuracy, clarity, and independence.

James Holloway – Global Politics & Policy Editor
📧 james.holloway@uggp.com
James covers geopolitics, international security, and regulatory frameworks influencing global business.

Dr. Lina Cho – Managing Editor, Economics & Development
📧 lina.cho@uggp.com
Lina leads coverage on global economics, focusing on emerging markets and sustainable development policy.

Prof. André Dubois – Managing Editor, Governance & Public Affairs
📧 andre.dubois@uggp.com
André analyzes governance structures, institutional reform, and public policy initiatives worldwide.

Maya Singh – Managing Editor, Innovation & Technology Policy
📧 maya.singh@uggp.com
Maya focuses on digital governance, cybersecurity, and policy frameworks shaping innovation economies.

Fernando Ortiz – Managing Editor, Trade & Global Integration
📧 fernando.ortiz@uggp.com
Fernando specializes in trade policy, market access, and global supply chain dynamics.

Sarah Bennett – Associate Editor
📧 sarah.bennett@uggp.com
Sarah supports editorial excellence by refining features and providing sharp analysis on political and economic affairs.

Jonas Lindström – Editorial Projects Manager
📧 jonas.lindstrom@uggp.com
Jonas directs cross-border editorial projects and large-scale investigative reporting.

Anita Rao – Senior Editorial Associate
📧 anita.rao@uggp.com
Anita contributes research, fact-checking, and analysis for policy-driven features.

David Mensah – Senior Editorial Associate
📧 david.mensah@uggp.com
David supports global coverage with reporting and editorial development.

Emily Green – Editorial Associate
📧 emily.green@uggp.com
Emily assists in research and contributes to UGGP’s editorial output with attention to detail.

Regional Bureau Chiefs

Kenji Sato – Asia-Pacific Bureau Chief
📧 kenji.sato@uggp.com
Kenji leads APAC coverage, with expertise in trade, governance, and innovation economies.

Ines Müller – EMEA Bureau Chief
📧 ines.muller@uggp.com
Ines reports on Europe, Middle East, and Africa, covering politics, finance, and international cooperation.

Julio Fernández – Latin America Bureau Chief
📧 julio.fernandez@uggp.com
Julio focuses on Latin American governance, social policy, and economic integration.

Rachel Coleman – North America Bureau Chief
📧 rachel.coleman@uggp.com
Rachel covers Washington, Ottawa, Wall Street, and the U.S. regulatory landscape.

Specialized Editors

Dr. Hassan Ali – Senior Policy & Governance Editor
📧 hassan.ali@uggp.com
Provides expert coverage on government reform and international institutions.

Lucia Rossi – Finance & Economic Policy Editor
📧 lucia.rossi@uggp.com
Specializes in fiscal reform, global banking, and economic stability.

Daniel Chen – Security & Strategy Editor
📧 daniel.chen@uggp.com
Covers cybersecurity, defense policy, and global risk management.

Amira Said – Social Policy & Human Development Editor
📧 amira.said@uggp.com
Explores human rights, education policy, and global development.

Operations & Technology

Felix Hartmann – Chief Operating Officer
📧 felix.hartmann@uggp.com
Felix ensures operational efficiency and strategic execution across divisions.

Ruth Okeke – Senior Finance Manager
📧 ruth.okeke@uggp.com
Ruth manages financial oversight, compliance, and budgeting.

Chen Liang – Chief Technology Officer
📧 chen.liang@uggp.com
Chen directs UGGP’s technology strategy and platform development.

Marcelo Ruiz – Social Media Manager
📧 marcelo.ruiz@uggp.com
Leads global social engagement and digital presence.

Anna Kowalska – Social Media Associate
📧 anna.kowalska@uggp.com
Supports content development and audience engagement.

Hiro Tanaka – Video Manager
📧 hiro.tanaka@uggp.com
Produces and directs UGGP’s multimedia and video journalism.

David Williams – Head of Product
📧 david.williams@uggp.com
Oversees digital product strategy and development.

Laura Schmidt – Product Manager
📧 laura.schmidt@uggp.com
Leads new product rollouts and reader experience initiatives.

John Summers – Senior Software Engineer
📧 john.summers@uggp.com
Maintains and secures UGGP’s digital infrastructure.

Isabel Costa – UX & UI Designer
📧 isabel.costa@uggp.com
Designs seamless and intuitive interfaces for users.

Nikki Lowe – Junior Designer
📧 nikki.lowe@uggp.com
Supports visual content creation and editorial design.

Helena Matsuda – General Counsel
📧 helena.matsuda@uggp.com
Oversees compliance, legal affairs, and governance.

Commercial & Partnerships

George Watts – Chief Commercial Officer
📧 george.watts@uggp.com
Leads commercial growth and global partnerships.

Thomas Becker – Global Events Director
📧 thomas.becker@uggp.com
Organizes UGGP forums and international policy events.

Leanne Bennison – Events Director, North America
📧 leanne.bennison@uggp.com
Directs events across the United States and Canada.

Oliver Zhang – Director of Strategic Partnerships
📧 oliver.zhang@uggp.com
Manages corporate and institutional alliances.

Oscar Zan – Partnerships Associate
📧 oscar.zan@uggp.com
Supports partnership and sponsorship development.

Ananya Kapoor – Business Development Director
📧 ananya.kapoor@uggp.com
Leads business development and growth initiatives.

Mark Everhart – Senior Business Development Manager
📧 mark.everhart@uggp.com
Builds international commercial relationships.

Diego Ramos – Global Business Development Manager
📧 diego.ramos@uggp.com
Focuses on global expansion and emerging markets.

Carl Haynes – Business Development Manager, North America
📧 carl.haynes@uggp.com
Manages U.S. and Canadian market growth.

Corbin Cowan – Customer Success Manager
📧 corbin.cowan@uggp.com
Ensures reader and client engagement.

Daniel Smith – Growth Marketing Manager
📧 daniel.smith@uggp.com
Develops digital growth and outreach campaigns.

Ruth Sopinska – Customer Experience Associate
📧 ruth.sopinska@uggp.com
Supports audience engagement and satisfaction.

Clara Rossi – Director of Advertising & Sponsorships
📧 clara.rossi@uggp.com
Leads advertising, sponsorships, and campaigns.

Andrei Popescu – Director of Global Partnerships
📧 andrei.popescu@uggp.com
Builds alliances with policy and media organizations.

Julia Carter – Media Relations Manager
📧 julia.carter@uggp.com
Handles external media and journalist relations.

Fatima Al-Mansouri – Director of Strategy & Special Projects
📧 fatima.almansouri@uggp.com
Leads global strategic initiatives and projects.

Markus Vogel – PR Director
📧 markus.vogel@uggp.com
Oversees brand reputation and communications.

Catherine Liu – Investor Relations Director
📧 catherine.liu@uggp.com
Manages stakeholder and investor communications.

Anna Richter – Global Communications Officer
📧 anna.richter@uggp.com
Directs newsroom communications and global outreach.

David Kim – Talent Acquisition Manager
📧 david.kim@uggp.com
Leads recruitment and talent strategy worldwide.