Patrick Jenkins is deputy editor of the Financial Times. Before his appointment, Patrick served as financial editor for over five years, shaping the FT’s overall financial coverage and managing several teams, including banking, markets and Lex. Earlier in his career he was Frankfurt correspondent, companies editor and banking editor.

In mid-2020, Patrick championed the setting up of the FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign (FLIC). The charity promotes foundational financial education for young people and adults alike. Patrick was appointed Chair of FLIC’s Board of Trustees, following its launch in May 2021.