The Guardian has appointed Paul Chadwick, a former director at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, as its new readers’ editor.
The Scott Trust, which is responsible for the long-term financial security and editorial independence of the Guardian, has appointed Chadwick to the newly-created role of global readers’ editor.
Chadwick’s appointment follows the departure of Chris Elliott, who joined the press regulator Impress as a consultant last month.
A journalist and lawyer, Chadwick was previously the director of editorial policies at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He has acted as a non-executive director with Guardian Australia since 2012.
“I am delighted that Paul is taking up the role of global readers’ editor,” said Dame Liz Forgan, chair of the Scott Trust. “Paul is a hugely experienced journalist with an excellent legal pedigree, therefore I am confident that he will ensure that the Guardian’s high standards of fairness and transparency are adhered to across the world.”
Chadwick will report directly into the Scott Trust, maintaining independence and impartiality for the Guardian’s internal complaints processes.
“The Guardian has a fine tradition of effective readers’ editors and I look forward to playing a part in this valued journalism institution in what is a radically changing global media environment,” said Chadwick.
