Tony Longstone

Tony Longstone is an experienced senior events manager currently working at The Economist since March 2022, where responsibilities include managing in-person and virtual events, budget oversight, and liaising with senior management. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Communications Executive at EDF, where Tony was involved in customer engagement campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic and contributed to significant smart meter recruitment achievements. Earlier roles include Senior Events Manager at TEC Middle East and North Africa, where successful delivery of high-profile conferences occurred, and Senior Events Manager at the Financial Times, focusing on global industry events. Tony began a career path in events as an Events Coordinator at IQPC and previously worked as an English Language Instructor. Academic qualifications include a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages from the University of Sussex and a degree in Modern Language Studies from the University of Leicester.