Lydia Polgreen

Lydia Polgreen is Head of Content at Spotify's Gimlet Media, having previously served as Editor in Chief at HuffPost and holding various editorial positions at The New York Times.

With a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. John's College, Polgreen has a strong academic background in the field.

Her professional journey includes significant roles such as Deputy International Editor, Johannesburg Bureau Chief, South Asia Correspondent, and West Africa Bureau Chief at The New York Times.

Polgreen is not only an accomplished journalist but also a proud alum of The New York Times and currently a dedicated wife and a loving dog owner.

She has transitioned from her impactful work at The New York Times to lead the content division at Gimlet within Spotify, showcasing her versatility and expertise in the media industry.