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John Ridding

Chief Executive, Financial Times Group

The chief executive has held his position since 2006, having been with the company for more than 20 years in both editorial and executive positions.

John Ridding

John Ridding is the chief executive of the Financial Times Group, one of the world’s leading business news organisations recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Under his stewardship, the FT has expanded its global operations, successfully scaled and transformed its core business and acquired a number of companies that support its multichannel strategy, including Money Media, Medley Global Advisors, Exec Appointments, Assanka, Alpha Grid and most recently Longitude. Ridding has been the chief executive since June 2006, having been with the company for more than 20 years in both editorial and executive positions.

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The BoF Podcast: John Ridding and David Pemsel on Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World

The news media business is in crisis, but the chief executives of the Financial Times and Guardian say their models prove people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.

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The BoF Podcast: John Ridding and David Pemsel on Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World

The news media business is in crisis, but the chief executives of the Financial Times and Guardian say their models prove people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.


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Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World: The FT and the Guardian

The news media business is facing a major crisis, but the chief executives of both the Financial Times and the Guardian, speaking at BoF’s VOICES, said their models proved people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.

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Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World: The FT and the Guardian

The news media business is facing a major crisis, but the chief executives of both the Financial Times and the Guardian, speaking at BoF’s VOICES, said their models proved people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.