Newsman Neville Nankivell made the Financial Post a must-read in the 1970s and 80s
Neville Nankivell, who passed away at 91, was a significant figure in Canadian journalism as the long-time editor and publisher of the Financial Post. Under his leadership during the 1970s and 80s, the publication became essential reading for business leaders and policymakers. Nankivell was known for promoting a politically neutral stance and fostering a diverse newsroom.
- ▪Neville Nankivell served 40 years at the Financial Post, eventually becoming editor-in-chief and publisher.
- ▪He emphasized a politically neutral approach, avoiding endorsements of political parties during elections.
- ▪Nankivell was recognized for hiring women journalists in an era dominated by men in business journalism.
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Open this photo in gallery:Neville Nankivell spent 40 years at the Financial Post, rising to editor-in-chief and eventually publisher.Jeff Wasserman/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountNeville Nankivell, who died on May 3 at 91, was the long-time editor and publisher of the Financial Post. Perhaps its most important years were during the 1970s and 80s when it was a weekly broadsheet under his leadership. Mr. Nankivell and his colleague Dalton Robertson produced a serious weekly business newspaper that was must reading for corporate leaders, senior mandarins in Ottawa, politicians and investors.One reason that it was so readable, and credible, was that it was politically neutral and well connected in business and politics.“The…
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