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Gerard baker wsj biography
Gerard Baker
British writer and columnist
For other people named Gerry Baker, see Gerry Baker (disambiguation).
Gerard Baker is a British writer and columnist. He was Dow Jones' Managing Editor, and The Wall Street Journal's Editor-in-Chief from March 2013 until June 2018.[1] Baker stepped down as WSJ Editor-in-Chief and transitioned into the role of Editor-at-Large.
He was succeeded by WSJ executive editor Matt Murray.[2]
Early life and education
Baker was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, United Kingdom and holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (first class honours).[1][3][4] Though he long remained a British citizen,[5] Baker took American citizenship in December 2023.[6] He was left-of-centre during his university years,[5][7] and was elected as a Labour vice-president of the student union.[7] He subsequently moved towards the right.[