Business Insider is undergoing a major change in leadership as its Editor-in-Chief, Nicholas Carlson, announced his decision to step down from his role at the company. While he will be leaving his editor-in-chief position, Carlson will continue to work with Business Insider as an editor-at-large, focusing on longer-term reporting and projects. The search for a replacement is already underway, with CEO Barbara Peng leading the effort.
Peng praised Carlson for his contributions to the company in an internal memo obtained by TheWrap. She confirmed that they will be looking for a new editor-in-chief in the coming weeks and months. In a meeting with staff, Carlson addressed the news of his departure, emphasizing that it was not due to any criticism of the outlet’s journalism. He acknowledged the challenges of publishing fair but controversial stories that can upset powerful individuals but expressed confidence in Business Insider’s future under its clear editorial strategy.
Axel Springer, Business Insider’s parent company, praised Carlson’s leadership and the direction of the newsroom under his tenure. They are proud of the outlet’s focus on in-depth reporting on business, tech and innovation and are optimistic about the search for a new editor-in-chief under CEO Barbara Peng’s guidance. The news of Carlson’s departure was first reported by Semafor and he will continue to work with Business Insider in his new role as editor-at-large. While he is leaving his editor-in
