Patrick McGroarty

Patrick McGroarty currently serves as the Economy Editor at The New York Times, beginning in September 2025, where responsibilities include overseeing a team of reporters focused on global economic coverage. Prior to this role, McGroarty was the Health & Medicine Bureau Chief at The Wall Street Journal from October 2009 to August 2025, leading a team that reported on public health and medical issues. Other positions at The Wall Street Journal included Chicago Deputy Bureau Chief and Senior Reporter, with significant coverage on various topics ranging from manufacturing to international politics. McGroarty began a career in journalism as a correspondent for The Associated Press and gained international experience as a Fulbright Scholar. Educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and German Studies from Boston College.