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Lionel Barber

Lionel Barber | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Navigate the complexities of today's global political landscape to enhance your strategic decision-making with Lionel Barber, speaker, former editor of the Financial Times.
Lionel Barber | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Sustainability
Business Strategy
Change Management
Sustainability
Business Strategy
Lionel Barber
Lionel Barber | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Navigate the complexities of today's global political landscape to enhance your strategic decision-making with Lionel Barber, speaker, former editor of the Financial Times.
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Lionel Barber Speaker Biography

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About Lionel Barber

Former Editor of the Financial Times
Advocate for integrated newsroom practices
Renowned speaker on global economic issues
Lionel Barber is a prominent British journalist, writer, and former editor of the Financial Times (FT). He has made significant contributions to the field over the past four decades.
Barber began his career in 1978 as a reporter for The Scotsman, later joining The Sunday Times as a business correspondent in 1981. In 1985, he joined the Financial Times as a business reporter, advancing through roles such as Washington correspondent, Brussels bureau chief, news editor, and European editor.
From 2005 to 2020, Barber served as editor of the Financial Times. He transformed the FT into a multi-channel global news organisation, integrating print and digital formats. Under his leadership, the FT received numerous global awards for journalism, including three "Newspaper of the Year" awards in Britain. The FT's paying readership more than doubled to 1.1 million during his tenure, driven by a digital revolution.
The FT gained international recognition as a leading business news organisation known for its integrity and accuracy. Barber has received several prestigious awards, including the Laurence Stern Fellowship at the Washington Post in 1985, a Woodrow Wilson Foundation fellowship in 1991, and the St George Society medal of honour in 2009 for his contributions to journalism.
As editor, Barber interviewed many world leaders, including US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Hassan Rouhani, and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. He has co-written several books, including "The Price of Truth: Story of the Reuters Millions."
After stepping down as editor in January 2020, Barber has remained active in journalism and public speaking. He is an investor and senior advisor to The New European and serves on the Board of Trustees at the Tate and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. His memoir, "The Powerful and the Damned: Private Diaries in Turbulent Times," was published in November 2020. Barber is a sought-after speaker on foreign policy, international economic policy, and the future of journalism.
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Lionel Barber specialises in discussing journalism, international economic policy, foreign policy and more.

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Lionel Barber delivers insightful commentary with authority and clarity, drawing on decades of experience in journalism. His engaging style captivates audiences, making complex topics accessible and relevant.

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