Katharine Viner
United KingdomeditorFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Katharine Viner is the editor-in-chief of the Guardian, a position she has held since 2015. Under her leadership, the Guardian has focused on investigative journalism and has tackled numerous high-profile stories, often emphasizing issues of public interest. Viner has been a prominent figure in UK media, advocating for journalism that holds power accountable and engages in meaningful discourse on societal issues.
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Katharine Viner, the Guardian’s editor-in-chief, said when she introduced last week’s event: 'The result has been an online sensation.'
How our list of the 100 best novels became a page turner | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Katharine Viner is the global Guardian boss visiting Sydney for Lenore Taylor's last day.
Lenore Taylor resigns after a decade in the role
Australia· 2026-02-10
Katharine Viner, the Guardian’s editor-in-chief, tells Annie Kelly what it has looked like from the editor’s chair.
How the Guardian reported 2025, with editor-in-chief Katharine Viner | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Katharine Viner is the editor-in-chief of the Guardian, who curates an exclusive roundup of the week's best journalism.
Is it true that … you should eat protein immediately after working out? | FitnessUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01
Katharine Viner is the editor-in-chief of the Guardian and testified that publication was in the public interest.
Key findings from the high court ruling in Noel Clarke’s libel case against the Guardian | The GuardianUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22
Katharine Viner is the editor-in-chief of the Guardian who signed off on the article.
Noel Clarke claimed he was a victim. Twenty-six witnesses painted a very different picture | The GuardianUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22
Katharine Viner, the editor-in-chief of Guardian News & Media, welcomed the high court's decision regarding the Guardian's reporting on Noel Clarke.
Noel Clarke loses libel case against Guardian over sexual misconduct investigation | The GuardianUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22
Katharine Viner interviewed the former prime minister of New Zealand about her dramatic resignation after six years in power.
Six great reads: the world’s biggest YouTube star, a missing twin and a way to understand polarisation |United Kingdom· 2025-06-07
The statement published this week, signed by leading media voices from 23 countries, included the Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner.
EU urged to act over Hungary’s plans to ‘effectively outlaw free press’ | HungaryUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Katharine Viner, the Guardian’s editor in chief, praised Duncan Campbell as one of the great Guardian journalists.
Duncan Campbell, celebrated Guardian crime reporter, dies aged 80 | The GuardianUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-16
Katharine Viner, the editor-in-chief of Guardian News & Media, discussed the major step forward in delivering journalism through the new Guardian app and homepage.
The Guardian relaunches app and updates homepage design | The GuardianUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-07
Katharine Viner is the editor-in-chief of the Guardian who discussed the public interest in reporting allegations against Clarke.
Noel Clarke allegations had ‘high public interest’, Guardian editor tells court | Noel ClarkeUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-04