Lucy Hurst Email & Phone Number

Louisville, KY, US

New York, NY

Newsweek Vantage is the thought leadership arm of Newsweek, the news media organization with an audience of more than 50 million users and over 3.5 million C-levels.

New York City

Research Director for a thought leadership firm co-founded with former EIU colleague Nigel Holloway. Primary goal is to develop unique, collaborative, innovative thought leadership programs for clients in a range of sectors. Mission is to help clients ask the right questions so that they can maximize the business potential value of thought leadership. The.

Clients include Economist Intelligence Unit, World Wildlife Fund, Horizon Group, CH. Topics: Global citizenship and the workplace of the future, youth development, sustainability and carbon capture systems, and agrifood sector topics including food systems, protein and nutrition systems.

Greater New York City Area

Appointed to build an international agrifood research consultancy practice. Formalized the practice based on an existing portfolio of clients and projects. Secured two new clients and engagements representing $1.3M; exceeded sales target by 63%. Identified new clients, developed proposals and initiated research projects. Conducted research on.

London, England

 Developed global research projects benchmarking country capacity to support AI transformation, sustainable growth, and talent and skills development. Specifically focused on education and training with regard to digital skills development and assessment of overall labor force readiness. Notable research included:o ‘Automation Readiness Index’ for ABB.o.

New York

 Designed and led 2 major research studies:o ‘No Ceilings’ – Twenty-year global study to measure the progress of women and girls across a broad spectrum of twelve areas including health, education, and employment on behalf of the Gates and Clinton Foundations.o ‘Global Food Security Index’ - conducted assessment of food systems in 110 countries to.

Greater New York City Area

 Conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis. Designed the research project, gathered data and information, build econometric models, completed analysis, and prepared written report of key findings, including client presentations, workshops and media communications.o ‘HSBC Global Opportunity Tool’ – resource for US and Canadian SME’s to.

New York, NY & Princeton, NJ

 International country and economic research Editorial, research and fundraising projects International market research and consulting

Greater New York City Area

Deputy Editor, Custom Research (1992–1994)Consultant (1990–1992)Research Associate (1989–1990)

Bachelor'S Degree, French And Political Science

Master'S Degree, International Finance

Activities and Societies: Awarded a Patterson School Fellowship