Yi Gao

Yi (Gary) Gao is an experienced business development professional with a proven track record in sales and client relationship management. Currently serving as a Business Development Manager at The Economist since November 2021, Yi has previously held prominent positions such as Head of Sales - Asia at Fastmarkets RISI, where responsibilities included managing a team and ensuring high-quality service delivery. With a long tenure at Fastmarkets MB as a Senior Business Development Manager, Yi excelled in client relations across multiple countries and contributed to various subscription services. Early career experience at Powertek as an Account Manager involved direct client engagement and order management. Yi holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Deakin University, earned between 2007 and 2010.