New Editor For World's Longest-Published Newspaper
Lloyd’s List – the flagship newspaper of the global maritime shipping industry and the world’s longest published newspaper – has a new editor-in-chief. Tom Leander, who joins Lloyd’s List from The Economist Group, has more than 20 years of experience in editing newspapers and publications in the economy and finance sectors.
In his most recent roles, Tom served as editorial director of EuroFinance and editor-in-chief of CFO Asia, an English language monthly published by The Economist covering corporate finance and the rise of Asian business. Prior to working for The Economist, Tom edited a number of financial publications in the USA.
“It is an honour to join the team at Lloyd’s List,” says Leander. “Lloyd’s List is the shipping industry’s bible, covering this most global of industries in all its facets. Our plan is to build upon the legacy of Lloyd’s 275 years of incisive reporting and deliver ever greater value to our readers – via enterprising news reporting from the nerve centres of shipping to every far flung corner, in our delivery of analysis, and via accessibility of information, from print to online media.”
“Shipping may be in a downturn,” adds Leander, “but the industry has a way of absorbing blows and re-emerging with fundamental strengths intact. Lloyd’s List is part of shipping’s legacy, and will be essential to its future. Its excellent team of editors and reporters will be dedicated to providing the information that allows the industry’s top practitioners to make informed choices as shipping reshapes itself for the next generation. I’m proud to be a member of such a team.”
Originally known as The List, Lloyd’s List was founded in 1734 by coffee shop proprietor, Edward Lloyd, who provided the free shipping information service to his clients hoping they would – in turn – invest in insurance from Lloyd’s Coffee House. Almost three centuries later, this globally-renowned and highly respected daily newspaper – also available in electronic format – provides maritime news and analysis around the clock, including updates on activity in shipping logistics, management and operations, insurance, shipbuilding, shipping finance and law, and news from related global markets.
“We are delighted to welcome Tom to the Lloyd’s List team,” says Fotini Liontou, Chief Executive of Informa Maritime, publishers of Lloyd’s List. “He brings a wealth of experience and talent which will greatly benefit the publication and our readers.
“The coming months will be very exciting for Lloyd’s List,” continues Liontou. “We are setting a new standard in news and information provision with the official launch of a cutting edge service unlike anything previously seen in our sector. At the same time, the shipping industry faces enormous challenges and opportunities. Tom’s many years of experience, as well as his knowledge of finance and relevant sectors will be welcomed by all at Lloyd’s List.”
