John Ferguson leads research on trade and geopolitics at Economist Enterprise and heads the Future of Trade initiative. In this role, he spearheads and develops comprehensive studies on trade, geopolitics, finance and economics, with the mission of realising the shared benefits of an open and interconnected world. As the global economy is being transformed by the unprecedented convergence of shifting geopolitics, climate change, and an AI-driven industrial revolution, John's research provides clients with crucial insights to navigate these structural shifts. His work is instrumental in guiding conversations towards global progress and helping clients adapt to an evolving economic landscape.