Robert Peston to become BBC economics editor Robert Peston has been announced as the new BBC economics editor. For the last eight years, he has worked as the broadcasting companys business editor. He replaces Stephanie Flanders, who recently announced her departure from the role to join the bank JP Morgan. Peston said that he was excited by the prospect of trying to get underneath whats going on in the British economy... especially in the run-up to the 2015 general election. He also tweeted about his new position, saying: The post of BBC Biz Ed will be available soonish because - after 8 action-packed years - am moving seat a few places to be Econ Ed. Head of the BBCs business and economics unit Jon Zilkha added that Peston is the ideal combination of economic and financial expertise, political insight and broadcasting flair to give our audiences and programmes the best service in the years ahead.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:08:42 +0000
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