Helen Thomas

Helen Thomas is a prominent business journalist currently serving as the Head of Lex at the Financial Times (FT), a position she has held since January 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as a business columnist for the FT from March 2021 until December 2023, where she focused on British business and finance topics.12

Career Background

• Financial Times:

  • Head of Lex (January 2024 - Present)
  • Business Columnist (March 2021 - December 2023)
  • Mining Correspondent (April 2012 - March 2013)
  • M&A Correspondent, New York (March 2010 - April 2012)
  • Lex Writer (2008 - 2010)
  • FT Alphaville (2006 - 2008)

• BBC Newsnight:

  • Business Editor (June 2016 - February 2021)

• The Wall Street Journal:

  • Editor, Europe - Heard on the Street (March 2013 - June 2016)

Education

Helen Thomas graduated from Oxford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from 1997 to 2000.1

Notable Achievements

Throughout her career, Thomas has established herself as a key voice in business journalism, contributing to significant discussions on finance and economics through her various roles at leading publications. Her expertise and insights have made her a respected figure in the field.

For more details on her professional background, you can view her LinkedIn profile under the username helenthomaslondon.1