Alison Gow

Alison Gow has built a distinguished 30-year career in journalism, primarily with Reach plc (formerly Trinity Mirror), where she spent nearly two decades driving digital innovation. She held key leadership roles including Audience and Content Director, Digital Innovation Editor, and editor of major regional titles like Wales on Sunday and Daily Post. Gow pioneered Reach's digital-first newsroom model, launched the Google-funded Laudable podcast initiative, and restructured multimedia departments. Her work earned her a 2023 fellowship from the Society of Editors, where she served as President (2019-2021). Since leaving Reach in 2023, she maintains multiple board positions including IPSO, Journalists' Charity, and the University of Central Lancashire's journalism leadership program, while working as an editorial consultant and mentor.