Ben Levisohn Appointed Editor in Chief of Barron's

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dow Jones announced today the appointment of Ben Levisohn to editor in chief of Barron’s. Levisohn, a 15-year veteran of the company, most recently served as the senior managing editor for the financial publication and was the driving force behind last year’s launch of Barron’s Investor Circle, a new premium experience for readers. He is based in the newsroom’s New York headquarters.

“Ben takes the helm at a time when investor interest in markets and Barron’s is stronger than ever,” said Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones. “As both a veteran financial editor and a veteran of financial markets–as well as the creator of many highly successful new initiatives for the brand–Ben is uniquely well positioned to take on leadership of Barron’s across all platforms."

Levisohn began his career as a Wall Street equities trader, spending seven years at Worldco and Lynx Capital Partners where he developed a deep knowledge of financial markets. He transitioned to journalism in 2007 with roles at BusinessWeek and later, Bloomberg, pursuing his lifelong dream of writing. He joined Dow Jones in 2010, first as a reporter for the Weekend Investor section of The Wall Street Journal and joined Barron’s in 2012 as an emerging markets writer before transitioning to U.S. markets. He penned Barron’s popular Streetwise and Trader columns for a decade, and served as deputy editor before becoming senior managing editor in August 2025.

“I’m thrilled and honored to become editor in chief of Barron’s, where I’ve spent 12 rewarding years,” Levisohn said. “I was a reader before I was a journalist, and the responsibility that comes with leading this storied, trusted newsroom is not something I take lightly. I look forward to building on our momentum and bringing world-class insights to our readers.”

Levisohn’s appointment comes as Dow Jones recently closed a record quarter and six years of continued growth, fueled by its business news and business intelligence units. The company currently has more than 6 million subscriptions and is a core provider of news and intelligence to large financial institutions and corporate customers. In the age of AI, where outputs from LLMs are only as good as their inputs, Dow Jones is a leading provider of the world’s most trusted proprietary data and exclusive news.

About Barron’s
Barron’s is a leading financial publication known for its authoritative analysis and in-depth coverage of global financial markets. Established in 1921, Barron’s publishes weekly magazines and real-time digital stories that deliver critical insights and forecasts that serve financial professionals, asset managers, investors and more.