Andrew Staples Keywords best-in-class research and analysis creative storytelling events expertise design-thinking solutions and market-leading media products Read more about Andrew Staples Based in Singapore, Andrew Staples is the Asia Pacific Director of Economist Impact, the Policy, and Insights arm of The Economist Group. He leads a team of consultants and analysts who provide best-in-class research and analysis, creative storytelling, events expertise, design-thinking solutions, and market-leading media products.