Katherine Bell
Editor-in-Chief, Quartz
Shaping Wall Street’s response to an increasingly uncertain political climate
Katherine Bell is Editor-in-Chief at Barron’s, a US newspaper founded in 1921, providing weekly analysis and market commentary. Starting her career in academic publishing – followed by an usual segue launching chef Delia Smith’s online business – Katherine spent ten years as the editor of Harvard Business Review’s digital site. Appointed Editor-in-Chief at Barron’s with a brief to lead their digital transformation, Katherine’s strategy has broadened its audience and extended its influence. In this in-depth interview she discusses emerging trends in finance, increasing momentum toward sustainable investment, and Wall Street’s response to the uncertain political climate.