A Report to Our Readers

Mr. Murray has had an impressive and distinguished career—almost 30 years of which has been spent at The Wall Street Journal. His contributions to it have been profound. Under Mr. Murray’s leadership, the newsroom has produced a prodigious catalog of groundbreaking journalism. And the Journal has reached more readers than ever before—nearly doubling subscriptions, while embracing new ways of distributing award-winning journalism in new formats to new audiences.

A change in leadership presents a moment to reflect on the institution itself. The Wall Street Journal is an indispensable source of information for the world’s decision makers—in business, finance and in life. Ms. Tucker, an experienced business journalist and editor, will take the helm at a time of unprecedented volatility in the world on virtually every front—a time for the Journal to continue to double down on its core and on its unique role in society: delivering in-depth, insightful coverage of the business world and beyond. Ms. Tucker’s widely informed world view and demonstrated ability to expand access to the news through innovative digital delivery will be instrumental in broadening the Journal’s reach in the U.S. and globally.

An energetic and experienced leader with a global perspective, Ms. Tucker has led The Sunday Times newsroom through the Covid-19 crisis, at the same time winning awards for its coverage scrutinizing the government’s pandemic response. Her experience at The Sunday Times, The Times of London and the Financial Times, which included work in London, Brussels and Berlin, combined with her success in achieving significant digital growth in readership will bring continuity and a fresh perspective to the Journal’s next chapter.

Our commitment to our readers is steadfast. As we strive to accelerate our digital ambitions and global scale, we will continue to provide reliable journalism to help you make decisions in the increasingly complex world.

Almar Latour

Publisher