Alessandra Galloni | |
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 Alessandra Galloni at the Web Summit 2021 | |
| Born | c. 1974 |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (AB) London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Editor-in-Chief of Reuters |
| Spouse | Marco |
| Children | 2 |
Alessandra Galloni (born c. 1974) is an Italian journalist. In 2021, she became the first woman to serve as editor in chief of Reuters. [1] She is the recipient of an Overseas Press Club Award, and Business Journalist of the Year Award. [2]
Galloni was born in Rome to Remo and Francesca Galloni. [3] [4] She attended Harvard University, graduating with a degree in government in 1995. While at Harvard she wrote for The Harvard Crimson. [5] She then attended the London School of Economics, where she received a master's degree. [6]
Galloni joined Reuters in 1996, where she worked for the organization's Italian-language news service, before moving to London in 1999 to cover equities and the British transportation industry. [7] [8] In 2000, Galloni joined The Wall Street Journal, covering economics and business from London, Paris, and Rome. She also served as a chief political and economic correspondent in Italy and France. [9] [10] From 2006 to 2011, Galloni was the Journal's Southern Europe bureau chief, and ran the Italy bureau for the Journal and Dow Jones newswires until 2013. [8]
Galloni rejoined Reuters in 2013 as the Southern Europe bureau chief. [8] Two years later, she became the global managing editor. [11] [12] In 2021, Reuters announced that Galloni would be succeed Stephen Adler as editor-in-chief, the organization's first woman in its 170-year-history. [13]
Galloni lives in London with her husband Marco and their two children. [4] [14] She speaks English, Italian, French, and Spanish. [15]
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