M K Venu joins Financial Express as managing editor

MK Venu has joined The Financial Express as managing editor. He moves from Economic Times, where he was editor, Opinion.

In a statement, Shekhar Gupta, group editor-in-chief, The Express Group, said, ''Venu's rich experience covers a formidable range in the economic and political establishment. I am excited and confident that under his editorial leadership, Financial Express' edge in news and views will keep getting sharper each day.''

Commenting on his new role, Venu said, ''I am looking forward to being a part of The Express Group, which has established an unparalleled tradition of good journalism. In this context, the Financial Express brand has great potential, which I would seek to realise with the help of my team at Financial Express.''