Simon Jack

Simon Jack was born in London on May 10, 1971. He completed his education at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School, Crosby, and later graduated from St John’s College, Oxford, with a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Prior to his career in journalism, Jack spent a decade working as a corporate and investment banker in various international financial centers including London, New York City, and Bermuda.

Jack transitioned into journalism in 2003, joining the BBC’s business and economics unit. His early roles at the BBC included contributions to BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme and Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up to Money. He also expanded his reach by presenting business and financial podcasts for The Daily Telegraph. From 2008 to 2011, he was a prominent figure on British television, serving as the business presenter for BBC Breakfast. During this period, he covered significant financial events, including the 2008 banking crisis, reporting from key financial locations such as the London Stock Exchange and Canary Wharf. A notable moment in his career came in April 2010, when he co-presented BBC Breakfast alongside Sian Williams during the 2010 general election campaign.

In September 2011, Jack moved to BBC Radio 4’s Today program. His career advanced further in February 2016 when he was appointed as the BBC’s Business Editor. In this role, he leads the BBC’s business coverage, providing analysis and reporting on economic and financial developments for a wide audience. He has continued to report on critical economic and political events, contributing to reports such as the BBC editors’ review of Sunak’s Spring Statement in March 2022 and reports on businesses’ reactions to Brexit developments in December 2020.