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Kamal Ahmed (journalist)
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For the American comedian,, see Kamal Ahmed (comedian).
Kamal Ahmed (born 15 November 1967) is a British journalist, who was Editorial Director of BBC News.[2] He was Economics Editor at the BBC until November 2018, and Business Editor from March 2014, until Simon Jack was appointed as his successor in February 2016.[3]
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Born | Kamal Ahmed (1967-11-15) 15 November 1967 (age 56) |
Education | Drayton Manor High School |
Alma mater | University of Leeds City University Department of Journalism |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, editor, administrator |
Employer | BBC |
Title | Economics Editor of BBC News (2016–2018) Business Editor of BBC News (2014–2016) Editorial Director of BBC News (2018–2021) |
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Awards | CFA Society UK's ethical and professional standards award 2013[1] |
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Ahmed was formerly the political editor of The Observer, business editor of The Sunday Telegraph and Director of Communications at the Equality and Human Rights Commission.