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Economist Group names new CEO

May 27, 2026

Posted by Chris Roush

Luke Bradley-Jones

The Economist president Luke Bradley-Jones will become group chief executive as Lara Boro steps down after seven years, reports Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette.

Tobitt reports, “Bradley-Jones has been president since August 2024 and has led the development of The Economist’s commercial strategy for video and audio, including the launch of video offering The Economist Insider in October last year.

“He was previously general manager of EMEA at streaming platform Disney+, chief marketing officer at Sky transforming its on-demand services, and held leadership roles in digital, business development and strategy at BBC Worldwide.

“Bradley-Jones, who will take over on 1 August, said: ‘I am honoured to have been asked to take on the role of CEO of The Economist Group. I love The Economist brand, and believe our unique journalism and world-class business services matter more than ever in today’s turbulent world – a moment that also presents real growth opportunities for the business.'”

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