Cara Lombardo

Cara Lombardo is a prominent journalist currently serving as the Wall Street Editor at The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), where she co-leads the team covering critical financial news and investigations. Her reporting focuses on major topics such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), activist investing, and corporate finance.

Career Highlights

• Current Role: As Wall Street Editor, Lombardo oversees news coverage related to banking, private equity, hedge funds, and fintech companies. She has been instrumental in breaking significant stories in the financial sector.1
• Previous Experience: Before her current position, she held various roles at WSJ, including:
  • Deputy Wall Street Bureau Chief (November 2023 - Present)
  • Activist Investing Reporter (May 2018 - March 2019), where she reported on high-profile activism campaigns.
  • Breaking News Reporter (July 2017 - May 2018), during which she covered significant events in the drinks industry.1
• Awards: Lombardo was part of the team that won a Gerald Loeb Award for their coverage of Amazon's business practices and appeared in the HBO documentary Icahn: The Restless Billionaire, which focused on activist investor Carl Icahn.1

Educational Background

Lombardo holds multiple degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including a Master's degree in Accountancy and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Additionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), having worked previously as a CPA at PwC, where she audited financial institutions.1

Personal Insights

Lombardo's background in accounting and her experience as a reporter have equipped her with a unique perspective on financial journalism, allowing her to navigate complex corporate narratives effectively. Her work continues to influence discussions around corporate governance and investment strategies within the financial community.