Adrian Monck
Geopolitical commentator, journalist and former Managing Director of Public and Social Engagement, WEF
Adrian Monck
Geopolitical commentator, journalist and former Managing Director of Public and Social Engagement, WEF
Adrian Monck is a British media executive and geopolitical commentator best known for his influential LinkedIn newsletter 7 Things, which has over 160,000 subscribers and delivers weekly insights on global affairs.
A former TV journalist with CBS News, ITN, and Sky News, Monck served on the World Economic Forum’s managing board from 2009-2023 as Head of Communications and Public Engagement, where he transformed the organisation into a global digital platform with millions of followers across social media.
His “7 Things” newsletter has become essential reading for understanding geopolitics, covering everything from the breakdown of the post-1989 world order to semiconductor export restrictions to climate economics and AI’s political influence. The newsletter combines sharp analysis with accessible commentary, establishing Monck as a key voice in contemporary geopolitical discourse.
He holds degrees from Oxford University and London Business School and currently serves as senior adviser at the MBZ University of Artificial Intelligence in the UAE.