Richard Sambrook

Richard Sambrook is a British journalist, academic, and former BBC executive.2 He was born on April 24, 1956, in Canterbury and educated at Oakwood Grammar School in Maidstone, Kent, before obtaining a BA in English from Reading University.1

Sambrook had a 30-year career at the BBC, where he held several high-profile positions:

• Director of BBC's Global News division1
• Director of BBC News from 2001 to 20041
• Director of the World Service and Global News from 2004 to 20102

After leaving the BBC in 2010, Sambrook has held various roles:

• Global Vice Chairman and Chief Content Officer at Edelman public relations agency (2010-2012)2
• Visiting Research Fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford (2010-2017)2
• Professor of Journalism at Cardiff University (2010-2017)2
• Emeritus Professor in the School of Journalism, Media and Culture at Cardiff University (current)2

Sambrook is also involved in several organizations supporting journalism and free speech:

• Co-Chair of The Bureau for Investigative Journalism2
• Chair of The Frontline Club2
• Chair of the DMA Media group2

His research interests include international news, newsgathering, and the relationship between professional and social media.1