Lee Kenny

Lee Kenny is the news editor at Drapers, having joined the publication in April 2024. With a journalism career spanning over a decade across three continents, he began as a trainee reporter in the UK's West Midlands, working for the Walsall Advertiser, Sutton Coldfield Observer, and Birmingham Evening Mail. His international experience includes reporting roles in China and New Zealand, where he was a finalist for News Story of the Year at the 2020 New Zealand Media Awards. Beyond reporting, Kenny has taught journalism, film, and documentary production at the University of Kent's Centre for Journalism. His work has appeared in prominent publications including Stuff, Daily Express, and Waikato Times, covering diverse topics from retail trends to human interest stories.