Charles Wilson (journalist)
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Charles Wilson is a Scottish journalist and newspaper executive.
Charlie Wilson was Managing Director of Mirror Group plc from 1992 to 1998, having been Editorial Director of Mirror Group Newspapers from 1991 to 1992. He edited the Glasgow Evening Times, The Glasgow Times and The Scottish Sunday Standard (1976-1982).
He was deputy editor (1982-1985) and editor (1985-1990) of The Times in London, and from 1995-1996 he was editor of The Independent.
He was married to the broadcaster and journalist Anne Robinson and they have a daughter Emma. He was later married to successful journalist Sally O'Sullivan with whom he had a son Luke and a daughter Lily.
He was appointed as new Chairman of the Judges at British Press Awards 2006 as part of an effort to promote transparency & fairness in the judging process.
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| Preceded by Charles Douglas-Home |
Editor of The Times 1985-1990 |
Succeeded by Simon Jenkins |
| Preceded by Ian Hargreaves |
Editor of The Independent 1995-1996 |
Succeeded by Andrew Marr |
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