Chris Longcroft

Chris was named EVP, Publisher, The Times & The Sunday Times in 2022. He oversees all aspects of The Times’ business: across digital platforms, in print, through the highly influential Times Radio and an award-winning roster of podcasts and events.

The Times and The Sunday Times reach more than 17m readers each month across print and digital platforms. They are the #1 quality newsbrands in the UK.

Working with editors Tony Gallagher and Ben Taylor – along with his senior leadership team – Chris is driving continued growth in digital subscriptions and revenues, ensuring that Times products are best-in-market and delivering effective solutions for our advertisers and commercial partners.

Previously, Chris was News UK’s Chief Financial Officer for a decade, having been Managing Director of Operations from December 2010. He joined the business in 2009.

Chris is a qualified chartered accountant and has undertaken a number of finance roles outside of the newspaper industry in Russia, South Africa, New Zealand and the UK.