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</ul> </a> </li> <li class="nav_list_item"> <a class="nav_item" href="/press"><h4>NEWS</h4></a> </li> <li class="nav_list_item"> <a class="nav_item" href="/contact-us"><h4>CONTACT</h4></a> </li> </ul> </nav> </header> <main id="content"> <div class="container"> <!-- <div class="full-width-text__container"> <div class="full-width-text__heading"> <h1>Leadership</h1> </div> <div class="full-width-text__container line"></div> --> <!-- </div> --> <div class="home_hero_container"> <div class="home_hero_title_and_intro_container"> <h3 class="home_hero_title"> <span> Leadership </span> </h3> <h1 class="home_hero_intro">The Management Board is responsible for company strategy and for the day-to-day management of the FT Group business.</h1> </div> <div class="home_hero_grid"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/85fb1a85-447c-425e-b7ac-9856a46c6ee4_Leadership.jpg?auto=compress,format" alt=" " class="home_hero_image" /> </div> </div> <div class="single_leadership_container"> <div class="single_leadership_content_container"> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/537c1919-6e8c-4689-b24f-3e9c625c296c_John_Ridding.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="John Ridding, CEO" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">JOHN RIDDING, CEO</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>John Ridding is the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Times Group. He has been with the FT for more than 30 years in both editorial and executive positions. Under his stewardship, the Financial Times has expanded its global operation and developed its digital channels, gaining a wide reputation for boldness and innovation, including pioneering the metered access model.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/5bef6bc4-3539-4f67-8e72-844cf1bb4210_Roula_Khalaf.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Roula Khalaf, Editor" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">ROULA KHALAF, EDITOR</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>Roula Khalaf became editor in January 2020, having previously served as the FT's deputy editor, foreign editor and Middle East editor. She is responsible for leading the FT's award-winning editorial coverage, overseeing more than 700 editors and journalists worldwide.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/b318680c-b6b9-400f-9c21-75d6e476fa9e_Daisuke_Arakawa_Headshot.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Daisuke Arakawa, Managing Director for Global Business, Nikkei Inc." /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">DAISUKE ARAKAWA, MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS, NIKKEI INC.</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>As Chief of the FT Partnership Office at Nikkei, Daisuke Arakawa is responsible for joint projects between Nikkei and the FT, with the mission of creating additional value for audiences and customers. Prior to his current role, he has served as Nikkei’s market & corporate news editor, head of M&A, and president for Nikkei Europe.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/c40efa51-a7b2-48d1-adb3-c6e777977576_Matt_Fottrell.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Matt Fottrell, President of FT US and Managing Director of FT Specialist" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">MATT FOTTRELL, PRESIDENT OF FT US AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FT SPECIALIST</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>Based in New York, Matt Fottrell works across the FT Group to build the FT’s presence and footprint in the US. He is also responsible for FT Specialist, a global portfolio of 17 business and finance titles with 250k subscribers.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/69a0ea81-7753-4aaa-ad3d-753a93adfbfc_Sarah_Hopkins.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Sarah Hopkins, Chief People Officer" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">SARAH HOPKINS, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>Sarah Hopkins was appointed Chief People Officer in January 2007. She is responsible for leading all HR-related activities across the FT globally.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/2dcbf0fa-8c28-4bdb-8d42-776af56b10df_John_Kundert_Headshot.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="John Kundert, Chief Product and Technology Officer" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">JOHN KUNDERT, CHIEF PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>As CPTO John Kundert is responsible for leading platform and product strategy, development and operations across the FT Group.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/473311d4-834a-4d98-bed2-14c1a6c9c16e_James_Lamont.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="James Lamont, Director of Strategic Partnerships" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">JAMES LAMONT, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>James Lamont is responsible for identifying new partnership opportunities for the FT and leading existing initiatives. In his previous role as managing editor, Lamont oversaw staffing and strategic planning of the FT's editorial department.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/92548b63-4867-4b0e-b31a-e20f5717e630_James_Lund.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="James Lund, Chief Financial Officer" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">JAMES LUND, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>James Lund is the FT’s Chief Financial Officer, responsible for global financial performance management across the FT Group. Previously he served as UK finance director, joining the FT in 2012.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/ac5a6849-6931-4be1-af03-3b328766cab7_Angela_Mackay.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Angela Mackay, Global Publisher of FT Live and Managing Director of FT Asia Pacific" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">ANGELA MACKAY, GLOBAL PUBLISHER OF FT LIVE AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FT ASIA PACIFIC</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>Angela Mackay is Global Publisher of FT Live, and Managing Director of FT Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Mackay focuses on developing the group’s significant potential across the region, and leads business and strategy developments for events globally, including membership and communities, such as FT Forums and the Board Directors Programme.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/a6469822-0e08-480d-a65c-f344acd15762_Finola_McDonnell.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Finola McDonnell, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">FINOLA MCDONNELL, CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING OFFICER</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>Finola McDonnell oversees the communications, brand and partnerships, commercial marketing and creative functions, which include corporate and employee communications, media relations, brand marketing, partnerships and design.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/5cd2bc5b-58b0-49d5-a45f-e8a1860c6a58_Tetsuji_Santazono_Headshot.jpeg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Tetsuji Santazono, Managing Director, Nikkei Europe Ltd. " /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">TETSUJI SANTAZONO, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIKKEI EUROPE LTD. </h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>Tetsuji Santazono is Nikkei Europe's Managing Director. He is responsible for growing and strengthening the Nikkei-FT partnership globally, working closely with the FT management board.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> <div class="tile_text_image_single_container" data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-offset="50" > <div class="tile_text_image_single_image"> <img src="https://images.prismic.io/ip-about-us/69b2cae0-a68e-4fc7-9a58-8e2f831216e3_Jon_Slade.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,839&w=466&h=326" alt="Jon Slade, Chief Commercial Officer" /> </div> <h1 class="tile_text_image_single_title">JON SLADE, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER</h1> <div class="tile_text_image_single_blurb"><div class="press__single__content"><p>In his role as Chief Commercial Officer, Jon Slade oversees the FT’s subscriptions business, global advertising sales operations, print and digital consumer marketing, customer care and business development, as well as FT Strategies.</p></div></div> <!-- If link is described as 'titleLink' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <div class="footer_layout"> <footer> <div class="footer_container"> <ul class="footer_legal_links"> <li class="footer_legal_link_item_first"> <a href="http://help.ft.com/help/legal-privacy/terms-conditions" >Terms & Conditions</a > </li> <li class="footer_legal_link_item"> <a href="http://help.ft.com/help/legal-privacy/privacy/">Privacy</a> </li> <li class="footer_legal_link_item"> <a href="http://help.ft.com/help/legal-privacy/cookies/">Cookies</a> </li> <li class="footer_legal_link_item"> <a href="http://help.ft.com/help/legal-privacy/copyright/copyright-policy/" >Copyright</a > </li> </ul> <div class="footer_copyright"> <p> © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2025. <abbr title="Financial Times" aria-label="FT">FT</abbr> and ‘Financial Times’ are trademarks of The Financial Times Ltd. </p> <p> The Financial Times and its journalism are subject to a self-regulation regime under the <a href="/company/our-standards/editorial-code" >FT Editorial Code of Practice</a >. </p> </div> <div class="footer_brand_container"> <div class="footer_brand"></div> </div> </div> </footer> </div> <script async defer type="text/javascript" src="https://static.cdn.prismic.io/prismic.min.js?repo=ip-about-us&new=true" ></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/main.js/main.js"></script> <!-- CDN for onScroll animations --> <script src="https://unpkg.com/aos@next/dist/aos.js"></script> <script> AOS.init(); </script> <!-- CDN for Swiper.js Carousel --> <script src="https://unpkg.com/swiper/swiper-bundle.js"></script> <script src="https://unpkg.com/swiper/swiper-bundle.min.js"></script> <!-- Options for Swiper.js Carousel --> <script> const swiper = new Swiper('.swiper-container', { // Optional parameters loop: true, // pagination pagination: { el: '.swiper-pagination', }, // Navigation arrows navigation: { nextEl: '.swiper-button-next', prevEl: '.swiper-button-prev', }, //scrollbar scrollbar: { el: '.swiper-scrollbar', }, autoplay: { delay: 2000, }, }); </script> </div> </body> </html>