Lionel Barber

Former FT Editor

Lionel Barber was the Editor of the Financial Times (2005-2020) was the Editor of the Financial Times from 2005-2020. Under his editorship, the paper won three ‘Newspaper of the Year’ awards, transformed the newsroom into a world class digital-first operation. He is now an investor and senior advisor of a newspaper called the New European.

“One of the world’s leading business news organisations”

Topics

Politics and Government
Economics and Finance
Global Economic Trends
The Future of Democracy
The Global Political Landscape of Today

Languages

He presents in English, French & German.

How he presents

Lionel Barber is a skilled communicator who delivers his candid presentations with charisma, guile and character, giving unparalleled insights into the current global landscape.

Publications

2020
The Powerful and the Damned: Private Diaries in Turbulent Times
2015
Lunch with the FT
1985
Price of Truth: Story of the Reuters Millions

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In Detail

With his experience in the journalism sector, Lionel has also been fortunate to co-write a number of books. Alongside writing and journalism, Lionel has also forged a career as a public speaker. He is known to lecture in subjects such as foreign policies, Europe and international relations. In 2021, Lionel Barber was appointed Chairman of the Wincott Foundation. In 2009 he was awarded the St George Society medal of honour in reward for contributions to the transatlantic community via journalism. He makes regular appearances on TV and Radio and has interviewed several high-profile individuals including US President Barack Obama, President Vladimir Putin, Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Hassan Rouhani.

What he offers you

Lionel Barber draws on his considerable expertise and own personal experiences to concisely analyse the current worldwide political and economic situation