View all newsletters
Sign up for our free email newsletters

Fighting for quality news media in the digital age.

WSJ Europe appoints Iain Martin as deputy editor

By Oliver Luft

Former Scotsman editor and Sunday Telegraph deputy editor, Iain Martin, has been appointed as deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal Europe.

Martin, who left Telegraph Media Group in July, will take up his new role with immediate effect, reporting to WSJ Europe editor-in-chief Patience Wheatcroft.

The pair previously worked together when Wheatcroft was Sunday Telegraph editor.

Martin’s new role, which is based in London, will see him write a weekly European political analysis column and blog as well as overseeing development of Weekend Journal, the lifestyle and arts section published on Fridays.

Before leaving TMG earlier in the summer Martin was its head of comment. Prior to joining in 2006 he was editor of the Scotsman, as well as its sister publication, Scotland on Sunday.

In addition to Martin’s appointment, WSJ Europe has also appointed Tim Hanrahan, formerly WSJ.com day editor in New York, to oversee development of the WSJ Europe’s news output across print and web.

Jennifer Hicks, who previously oversaw the WSJ.com night desk in New York, will also join to assume responsibility for the continued expansion of europe.WSJ.com, reporting to Neil McIntosh.

Content from our partners
Free journalism awards for journalists under 30: Deadline today
MHP Group's 30 To Watch awards for young journalists open for entries
How PA Media is helping newspapers make the digital transition

Ben Wright has also been appointed as executive editor of the newly-created Europe Special Reports with responsibility for creating reports for Dow Jones’ publications in Europe.

He was previously managing editor of Business Publishing for Financial News, responsible for producing features, supplements and research reports.

Email pged@pressgazette.co.uk to point out mistakes, provide story tips or send in a letter for publication on our "Letters Page" blog

Select and enter your email address Weekly insight into the big strategic issues affecting the future of the news industry. Essential reading for media leaders every Thursday. Your morning brew of news about the world of news from Press Gazette and elsewhere in the media. Sent at around 10am UK time. Our weekly does of strategic insight about the future of news media aimed at US readers. A fortnightly update from the front-line of news and advertising. Aimed at marketers and those involved in the advertising industry.
  • Business owner/co-owner
  • CEO
  • COO
  • CFO
  • CTO
  • Chairperson
  • Non-Exec Director
  • Other C-Suite
  • Managing Director
  • President/Partner
  • Senior Executive/SVP or Corporate VP or equivalent
  • Director or equivalent
  • Group or Senior Manager
  • Head of Department/Function
  • Manager
  • Non-manager
  • Retired
  • Other
Visit our privacy Policy for more information about our services, how New Statesman Media Group may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications.
Thank you

Thanks for subscribing.

Websites in our network