Kinley Salmon is an economist, journalist, and global affairs analyst who brings a unique perspective on geopolitics, economic development, and technological change.
He currently serves as Latin America correspondent for The Economist, based in Montevideo, where he reports across the region on economics, politics, and security.
Before joining The Economist, Salmon worked as an economist at the World Bank through its Young Professionals Program. In that role, he focused on economic development and private-sector growth in emerging markets.
Earlier in his career he worked as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company, advising governments and organizations across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
He is also the author of Jobs, Robots and Us, a book exploring how artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics will reshape labor markets and the global economy.
Educated at Cambridge University and Harvard University, Salmon combines rigorous economic analysis with the narrative clarity of a journalist.
Why Book Kinley Salmon?
- A rare bridge between journalism, policy, and business
Former World Bank economist and McKinsey consultant, now correspondent for The Economist covering Latin America and global affairs. - Clear insights on the future of work and automation
Author of Jobs, Robots and Us, explaining how AI, robotics, and automation will reshape industries and labor markets. - Global perspective on emerging markets
Experience advising governments and institutions across multiple continents. - Trusted interpreter of complex global trends
Helps audiences understand how geopolitics, economics, and technology interact. - Strategic insights for leaders navigating uncertainty
Provides frameworks for business and policy leaders facing disruption.
