ABC Poaches Senior Reuters Editor Simon Robinson To Lead News Division
Synopsis
The ABC has named senior Reuters executive Simon Robinson as its new director of news and current affairs, replacing outgoing executive Justin Stevens.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation has appointed senior Reuters executive Simon Robinson as its new director of news and current affairs, marking a major leadership change at Australia’s national broadcaster. Robinson, currently serving as executive editor at Reuters, will officially begin the role in September, according to a statement released by ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks.
Key highlights
- ABC appoints Reuters executive Simon Robinson
- Robinson to start role in September
- Justin Stevens exits after four years
- Reuters newsroom leadership reshuffle follows
- Robinson brings global reporting and investigations experience
Leadership Shake-Up
The appointment comes just one day after outgoing ABC news boss Justin Stevens announced his resignation after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons.
Robinson, an Australian national currently based in London, will oversee one of the country’s largest news operations across television, radio and digital platforms.
Veteran Global Journalist
Robinson joined Reuters in 2010 and rose through the organisation’s editorial ranks before becoming executive editor in 2022.
Before that promotion, he spent nearly seven years leading Reuters investigations and enterprise reporting across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
He helped oversee award-winning coverage involving:
- Iran
- Russia
- Corporate taxation
- Greek banking crises
- Global migration issues
From Time Magazine To Reuters
Before Reuters, Robinson worked at Time between 1995 and 2010 as both a correspondent and editor.
During that period, he reported from more than 50 countries across Africa, South Asia, Europe, and The Middle East. Robinson has also written short stories and co-produced an award-winning satirical film focused on aid workers and journalists in Africa.
Reuters Reshuffle
Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni said Robinson’s departure would trigger another newsroom leadership reshuffle.
Nick Tattersall, Reuters’ current global managing editor for newsroom operations, will replace Robinson in the executive editor role.
Reuters operates under Thomson Reuters and maintains a global network of more than 2,600 journalists across 200 locations worldwide.
FAQs
Q1: Who is Simon Robinson?
Simon Robinson is a senior Reuters executive who has been appointed ABC’s new director of news and current affairs.
Q2: When will Robinson join ABC?
He is scheduled to begin the role in September 2026.
Q3: Who is he replacing?
Robinson replaces outgoing ABC news director Justin Stevens.
Q4: What was Robinson’s role at Reuters?
He served as executive editor and previously led investigations and enterprise reporting across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Q5: Why is this appointment big?
The move places a globally experienced Reuters editor in charge of one of Australia’s most influential public newsrooms.
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