Siddharth specialises in research and insights on geoeconomics and geopolitics, trade and supply chains, industrial policy, finance and public policy. A strategist, writer and editor, Siddharth began his career as a financial journalist covering the private investment landscape in Asia, managing a publication as the editor across print and digital. He has covered Asia for 18 years now, and understands the region, trends shaping it and their implications on business. At StoneBench, Siddharth leads client engagement, and helps organisations navigate the intersection of geoeconomics, finance, trade and technology—through clear analysis and writing.
Siddharth has an MSc in Globalisation and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), and bachelor degrees in Economics and Political Science from Singapore Management University.
Shivaji co-founded StoneBench in 2012 after five years in public/ investor relations in India. He has over a decade of experience in working with clients on editorial strategy, content curation and development, copywriting and copyediting, and public/ investor relations.
A few of his areas of specialisation include consumer industries, technology and the digital economy, fintech, demographics and the macroeconomy. At StoneBench, Shivaji leads editorial strategy and works closely with clients on projects.
Andrew joined StoneBench in 2017. He heads StoneBench’s secondary research initiatives and assists our editorial team with various research requests. Prior to joining StoneBench, Andrew worked in the information technology sector, managing different geographic area accounts for a global IT company; and helped in the business development of emerging technologies.
Shruti manages strategic partnerships at StoneBench, driving the firm’s engagement with corporations, financial institutions, multilaterals and government bodies. She’s focused on expanding StoneBench’s global outreach and building long-term relationships that connect the firm’s thought leadership with strategic partners. Shruti holds an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London).
Samantha is a writer and editor based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She has over five years of experience covering the intersection of technology, business, finance, social issues and culture. She was previously a staff writer at Tech Wire Asia. Her work has been featured in local and regional outlets such as South China Morning Post, Tech in Asia, Reuters, and others. At StoneBench, Samantha writes and edits on a range of topics, with a special focus on technology and business.
Priyanka advises StoneBench on projects that require a deep understanding of long-term economic trends, trade policy, global value chains, climate change, debt sustainability and alternate scenarios. She is the founder of Asia Decoded, a macro consultancy that advises policy makers, companies and institutional investors.
With over two decades of experience in macroeconomic research across Asia, she is a columnist for the Nikkei Asia Review (NAR) and makes regular appearances on media outlets such as Bloomberg, CNBC, BBC, CNA. She was earlier the Chief India and Southeast Asia Economist for Oxford Economics.
Pushpanathan is a leading expert in public policy, ASEAN affairs, and emerging non-traditional security issues, with almost four decades of experience across the public, international and private sectors. He advises StoneBench on projects related to Asia's political, economic and regulatory landscapes.
Formerly the Deputy Secretary General (Deputy Minister) for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), he was pivotal in developing the first AEC Blueprint and the first Master Plan for ASEAN Connectivity, key frameworks for economic integration in Southeast Asia.
Nathan is the CEO of PublicPolicyAsia Advisors, a premier business advisory and government affairs consulting firm headquartered in Singapore. He is a visiting fellow at the School of Public Policy at Chiang Mai University in Thailand, where he bridges academia with practice. His most recent book is called Transformative ASEAN: An Insider’s Reflections, published in December 2024. He holds a PhD in Public Policy.
Bianca is a graphic designer with more than five years of experience in print and digital advertising, visual reporting, UI design and editorial illustration. Her work has been featured in international publications, and she has collaborated with different brands to craft visually compelling campaigns.
Brock Meeks is an award-winning reporter and online journalism pioneer. He is the former executive editor at Atlantic Media and former chief Washington correspondent for MSNBC. He specialised in investigative journalism and long-form narrative journalism. He was founder of CyberWire Dispatch, which helped pioneer the online news industry.