FT names Schipani its New Delhi correspondent
The Financial Times has named Andres Schipani its New Delhi correspondent. He will be covering business, economics, politics and society in India, and the broader South Asia region. Schipani was previously East and Central Africa bureau chief and, before moving to Nairobi, he was Brazil correspondent out of São Paulo. He has also worked as Andes and […]
Slade, FT journalist for 29 years, dies at 61
Andrew Slade, a Financial Times news editor who worked at the publication for 29 year, has died at the age of 61. Hugh Carnegy of the FT writes, “He joined the FT as a sub in 1990. He had ambitions to become a defence correspondent, but it was Slade’s skills as an editor and his understanding […]
FT seeks an executive opinion editor
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in […]
Kynge departing FT after 28 years
James Kynge, the Europe-China correspondent at the Financial Times, is leaving the publication after 28 years. “I offer heartfelt thanks to everyone — executives, analysts, officials, activists and, of course, many terrific FT and Nikkei colleagues — who have helped me understand the beats I covered,” he wrote on LinkedIn. He has been writing about […]
FT hires Moens to cover competition and tech in Brussels
The Financial Times has hired Barbara Moens to cover competition and tech in Brussels. She will start in January. Moens is chief EU correspondent at Politico, based in Brussels. Prior to joining Politico, Moens covered Belgian politics for the Belgian national daily De Tijd. She studied at the KU Leuven, the Université de Strasbourg, the University of […]
Derbyshire to become US opinion editor for Financial Times
Jonathan Derbyshire has been named U.S. opinion editor for the Financial Times. He will start shortly after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Derbyshire is currently the FT’s executive opinion editor. He was previously managing editor of Prospect, Britain’s leading monthly magazine of politics and ideas, and culture editor of the New Statesman. Derbyshire has also written for a […]
FT seeks a trade and climate correspondent
The Financial Times is looking for a correspondent to cover international trade, based in Washington, DC. This is a demanding but rewarding role and an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the most intense, news-driven bureaus in the FT on a beat that will be central to our global report following Donald Trump’s […]
FT names Miller its Washington correspondent
Joe Miller has been named Washington correspondent at the Financial Times. He will be covering the relationship between business and government and the reshaping of the U.S. economy by the Trump administration. Miller previously covered white-collar crime as the FT’s legal correspondent in New York, and German industry as the FT’s Frankfurt correspondent. He wrote a […]
FT starts an India newsletter
The Financial Times has launched a new newsletter, “India Business Briefing.” The newsletter will be sent out twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The first two issues will be free to read online, then it will be available for premium subscribers. “India Business Briefing” will be written by Veena Venugopal, who joined the FT […]
Wimbish among the layoffs at FT Specialist
Whitney Wimbish is among the layoffs at Financial Times Specialist. She has been deputy editor for the past three years and before that was associate editor. Wimbish was also managing editor of BoardIQ, the FT Specialist publication for mutual fund directors. Wimbish started at FT Specialist as a reporter for FundFire, which covers the business […]
