I’m passionate about helping people live empowered lives, and I believe work plays a key role in that. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to all things labour market and the future of work.

Over the last ten years I've worked across research, the public sector, and tech advising governments, international institutions, and businesses on how to navigate labour market trends, design future-proof strategies, and prepare for the impact of AI.

I do this by focusing on what matters most to me: turning complex data into clear, actionable insights; building partnerships across sectors; and finding innovative ways to scale impact with limited resources.

Elena Magrini

Research · Labour Markets · Future of Work · AI Strategy

The future of work is being written right now — and the decisions we make today will shape it for years to come. If you're interested in working together or simply want to talk about it, I'd love to hear from you.

For speaking engagements, research collaborations, teaching, or advisory opportunities, you can reach out to me by filling in the form below.

CONTACT

CURRENT POSITIONS

  • MSc. International Public Policy 2015 - 2016

    University College London (UCL) | London, UK

  • BSc. International Economics 2012 - 2015

    Università Bocconi | Milan, Italy

  • Exchange Programme 2015

    University of British Columbia (UBC) | Vancouver, Canada

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

  • Head of Global Research 2022 - present

    Lightcast - the global leader in labour market analytics | Remote

  • Lecturer in Business Decision Making, and Preparation for the Workplace 2025 - present

    European School of Economics | Milan, Italy

  • AI advisor 2025 - present

    Business Higher Education Forum AI and Future Talent Collaborative | Remote

EDUCATION

  • Senior Policy Manager 2021 - 2022

    West of England Combined Authority - regional agency | Bristol, UK

  • Senior Analyst (previously Analyst and Researcher) 2017 - 2022

    Centre for Cities - UK's leading think tank on urban economics | London, UK

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BEYOND THE WORK

I'm a qualified yoga teacher — a practice that shapes how I think about resilience, focus, and emotional regulation in a world of constant change. I'm Italian, but I spent eight years in the UK — London first and then the Isle of Wight. I'm happiest outdoors, somewhere quiet, and I believe the antidote to an accelerating world of work is slowing down, reconnecting with natural rhythms, and remembering what makes us human in the first place.