Chris Evans (journalist)
Chris Evans | |
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| Born | 1968 Walsall, Staffordshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, editor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Editor of The Daily Telegraph, Director of Content at The Telegraph Group, Chair of IPSO Editors' Code of Practice Committee |
Chris Evans (born 1968) is a British journalist who has held the position of editor at The Daily Telegraph since 2014. In addition, he holds the role of Director of Content at The Telegraph Group and previously occupied the post of Executive Head of News at The Daily Telegraph.
Beginning in 2024, Evans took on the role of Chair for the IPSO Editors' Code of Practice Committee.
Early life
Evans was born in Walsall, Staffordshire, and received his education at King Edward's School, Birmingham before pursuing English studies at Brasenose College, Oxford.
Career
After leaving Oxford after one year without completing his degree, Evans started his journalism career in 1992 with the South West News Service based in Bristol. He spent 11 years as a reporter for The Daily Mail before moving to The Daily Telegraph in January 2007 as a news editor. His recruitment by then-editor Sir William Lewis, following a strong endorsement from deputy Tony Gallagher, was based on Evans’ robust news experience and populist approach.
In 2017, Evans remarked that the phenomenon of fake news can indirectly advantage established news organizations by enhancing public trust and thereby increasing their commercial value.
In 2023, Viscount Rothermere made an unsuccessful effort to persuade Evans to become editor of The Daily Mail.
On 3 January 2024, Evans was named Chairman of IPSO’s Editors' Code of Practice Committee, having served as a lay member since 2022.