The Economist
John Friend is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in mobile app development and digital business transformation. Currently serving as the Tech Team Lead Mobile at The Economist since January 2024, John previously held the position of Head Of Mobile at Howden Driving Data, where expertise was applied in creating an iOS and Android telematics application integrated with an Azure backend. As the founder of Apps in My Pocket Ltd, John led product management and marketing efforts for award-winning education apps. At Fidelity International, John contributed significantly as a Director, transforming online sales channels and enhancing user experience through data-driven design. Early career experience includes software development management at Linklaters, focusing on agile methodologies and user-centric design. John holds a BSc in Computer Science from Swansea University.
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The Economist
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The Economist Newspaper Limited, trading as The Economist Group, is an English multinational media company headquartered in London and best known as publisher of The Economist newspaper and its sister lifestyle magazine, 1843.