Anand Mathai

Anand Mathai currently serves as Deputy News Editor at South China Morning Post (SCMP) since November 2023, leading a team to ensure timely and accurate reporting on significant news across Asia. Prior to this role, Anand was Editor in Chief at Coconuts Media from April 2022 to July 2023, where responsibilities included managing a digital newsroom and enhancing content quality through strategic SEO practices and audience engagement metrics. Anand also held key editorial positions at The Week, Coconuts Media, Exquisite Publishing, DestinAsian Media Group, The Jakarta Globe, Time Out Jakarta, and began a career as an English Language Teacher at NOVA Corporation. A Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature from the University of Michigan supports Anand's extensive background in editorial oversight and content development across multiple platforms.