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Director Magazine

Director magazine

Founded 1949. Relaunched 2025.

Director is the destination magazine for company directors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and business analysts. It features insights from the UK’s finest business thinkers, senior politicians and entrepreneurs – with a brief to interest, challenge and entertain.

Director Magazine

Our spring 2026 edition is here

Featuring John Browett on why business is a force for good, Rory Sutherland on smarter working, Baroness Evans on why curiosity matters, hifi entrepreneur Julian Richer on responsible business, and Gallup on how to rekindle Britons’ love of work.

Director Magazine Spring 2026 front cover

Editorial team

Ben Walker

Ben Walker

Editor, Director Magazine

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Patrick Woodman

Patrick Woodman

Policy Editor, Director Magazine

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Luisa Cheshire

Luisa Cheshire

Chief Subeditor, Director Magazine

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Cailla Cary-Elwes

Camilla Cary-Elwes

Subeditor, Director Magazine

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Kate Harkus

Kate Harkus

Creative Director, Director Magazine

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