Karl Holbrook is an experienced journalist and editor currently serving as the Head of Breaking News at Reach plc since November 2022, while also holding the position of Editor for Express US at Express Newspapers since April 2022. Previous roles include Executive Editor at The Northern Echo, Group Editor for Newsquest Lancashire & Greater Manchester, and Editor at The Bolton News. Karl has a solid background in editorial management, having served in various editorial capacities at outlets such as The Scotsman, Lancashire Post, Blackpool Gazette, and Telegraph & Argus. Karl holds a Master's degree in Critical Theory and International Relations from the University of Nottingham and NCTJ prelims in Journalism from Liverpool International College.