You may have noticed the world of finance making the news of late, so it seems like a good time to let you know: from the new year, I hope to be bringing you a few of those headlines.
After nine-and-a-half wonderful years at the Guardian, I’ve decided to move to pastures new, to become editor of the European edition of WSJ.com, the Wall Street Journal’s website.
WSJ.com has been making great strides of late, including an impressive redesign unveiled just as the current crisis took hold last month. The team there is working to create something outstanding around one of the biggest stories of the time, and it’s a huge thrill to be asked to take the helm in Europe.
I’ll be developing European editorial from London, although I’ll also be working on some special projects with the global operation in New York. Things kick off in the New Year.
Before then, lots of farewells. It’s been a privilege to work for the Guardian in print and on the web, working on some big stories and meeting fascinating people along the way. On guardian.co.uk, I’ve had enormous fun doing things like building our blogs, and launching our audio and video services. I’ll miss everyone, although I hope they’ll still let me sneak in to see the plush new Kings Place offices when they’re all settled in.
But, before then, some drinks may be taken around Farringdon…
Let me be the first (at least in these comments) to congratulate you! Well deserved!
Ooh.. Well done. I’ll echo Mike’s congrats and if you fancy a pint next Tues evening at the usual place, let me know
Wow. Nice moves. Hope it all goes really well. Something nice to look forward to as the winter blues go full strength . . .
wow, how exciting! congratulations Neil
Excellent news. Congrats!
Cool to see it’s out there. The delay’s not been dissimilar to Governmental reactions to the headlines, so obviously the timing’s de rigeur.
Congratulations. Look forward to toasting your progress on the 28th.
Good Grief. High-flying (literally) nephews I have!!
Congrats.
Cheers, kid – white smoke at last!
Well done on that one. Certainly not a dull year for you is it? Hopefully get to buy you a congratulatory pint soon about it.
Lunch is for wimps!
Apt timing! It may not be the best news to be telling people right now, but it still needs to be told.
A rare case of a credit crunch winner?
Congratulations.
Thankyou, all. Donations of big pairs of red braces to the usual address, thanks.
Many congratulations Neil!
Oh my days! Now, having composed myself, I can only say I look forward to seeing what you cook-up at the new gaff
Congratulations Neil. It is an exciting move. Good luck!
Hey, not bad! Sounds like a good move to me.
Congratulations! All best wishes Neil.
Ravens. Tower etc. Seriously, sounds like a great move. Congratulations. I better nab you for exmouth market lunch pronto
Congratulations, sounds like a timely and exciting move!
Just heard of your move to pastures new. Good luck at WSJ.