Sasha Pearson | Policy Analyst
European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM)

Sasha Pearson is a Policy Analyst in the Digital Economy and Governance team at the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), specialising in European digital policy and critical digital infrastructure. With a background spanning policy analysis and international digital governance, Sasha brings a distinctive perspective to submarine cables - one that connects the industry's technical realities with the strategic and geopolitical questions shaping its future. Her research on subsea telecommunications cables focuses on their role as critical enablers of secure and resilient global data flows, examining the policy, security, financial, and geopolitical dimensions of this infrastructure - from governance and ownership of Europe's cable network to the investment pressures reshaping the industry. She is keen to explore how secure, resilient connectivity and international digital partnerships can support innovation and growth in emerging markets and with global partners. Known for translating complex policy and technical dynamics into clear, actionable insights, Sasha offers valuable perspective for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors navigating the rapidly evolving global connectivity landscape. Passionate about fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, she is committed to advancing the dialogue on submarine networks and their role in shaping the future of secure and resilient connectivity.