Arnav Maheshwari joined Harbingers’ Magazine in October 2024 after winning The Harbinger Prize 2024 in the Economics category, earning a place on the Essential Journalism Course. Writing on the global economy, entrepreneurship and macroeconomics, he quickly established himself as a thoughtful and dedicated contributor.

His work led to his appointment as Economics Section Editor in March 2025. After a successful year in the role, and in recognition of his steady development and engagement with the magazine, Arnav became Editor-in-Chief in 2026, sharing the position with Lola Kadas.

Together they will form the magazine’s first joint Editors-in-Chief, reflecting the expanding scope and ambitions of Harbingers’. Alongside his editorial leadership, Arnav will also develop Harbingers’ Lite, a self-teaching platform designed to support aspiring young journalists.

Born in 2009 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Arnav is deeply interested in economics, global development and financial systems, and plans to study economics at university. He speaks English and Hindi and is currently learning Spanish.

Outside the magazine, he works on projects related to economic education, research and innovation, with a strong interest in start-up leadership and building initiatives with real-world impact. He has also gained international recognition by captaining his team to second place at the Economics World Cup, one of the world’s most competitive economics competitions.