Henry Tricks

Editor and journalist, Henry Tricks has gained a reputation for his expertise spanning energy, sustainability, and the impact of technology on environmental progress. As an Editor for The Economist, Henry’s insights have been invaluable for readers, leading him to become a sought-after speaker to support corporate clients in achieving sustainable goals. Backed by his extensive experience, Henry is a truly transformative speaker, able to offer implementable strategies to succeed in a progressive eco-friendly way.

Best known for the more than a decade he has spent at The Economist, Henry Tricks joined the news outlet in 2007 as a Finance Editor based in London. An evident authority on international affairs, Henry also held roles as the Tokyo and Mexico City Bureau Chief, educating readers on topics affecting the region. Most prominently, Henry spent over three years as the Energy and Commodities Editor for The Economist. Responsible for producing daily content on factors contributing to climate change and low resources worldwide, Henry also published a quarterly special report detailing the future of energy technologies, the geopolitics of energy and oil as a depleting resource. He is currently the Schumpeter Columnist for the newspaper.

In his early career, Henry worked for the Financial Times reporting on a range of key current affairs subject areas. Expanding his reach and reputation, Henry joined Reuters, one of the world’s largest news outlets, and wrote for them across America, Mexico and Central America, supplying leading insights to the outlet. Reuters benefited from Henry’s thorough reporting and international knowledge.

As a speaker, Henry is called on to expand upon his extensive knowledge spanning continents and sectors. As a specialist on energy and commodities, Henry’s insights are backed by professional experience, allowing him to advise corporate clients on the technology set to support sustainability, the future of our energy supply and the resources suffering with climate change.