Laurel is editorial director of The Economist Intelligence Unit's thought leadership division in Asia.

She has lived in Asia for more than 20 years, including 12 years spent in The Economist Intelligence Unit's core country analysis division covering India and South-east Asia.

Many of her recent thought leadership projects have focused on China. She has overseen research programs on a wide range of topics including the environment for Internet-based business, women’s role in corporate Asia, innovation in healthcare and outbound M&A from China, to name but a few.

Her research interests include globalization, education, the evolution of consumer markets in Asia and women's issues in overall development and in the corporate world.

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