Bob Satchwell Executive Director and Company Secretary, Society of Editors

Bob Satchwell is Executive Director of the Society of Editors. He is an experienced speaker, debater and lecturer on media issues, press freedom, freedom of information, business ethics, leadership, business in the community and strategic public relations. He also provides editorial consultancy to various organisations, including websites. Bob started his career with the Lancashire Evening Post in 1970 where he rose to associate editor. He was Journalist of the Year in the British Press Awards for 1977 and Crime Reporter of the Year in the same year. He was assistant editor of the News of the World before becoming editor of the Cambridge Evening News in 1984. During his tenure the Cambridge Evening News was one of the most successful regional newspapers in Britain, winning numerous awards. He retired from the editorship at the end of 1998 after more than 14 years in the chair. Bob was President of the Guild of Editors from 1997 to 1998 and became the first executive director of the Guild in January 1999, which was renamed the Society of Editors in April 1999. He is also a member of the executive committee of the Commonwealth Press Union.

"Religious belief is among the most fundamental to human beings. The media must play a role in ensuring that everyone has the freedom to pursue that belief where it leads." Milica Pesic, Director	"OneWorld, a global online media network based on values of humanity and justice, is pleased to support the national conference on the media and a multi faith society." Miles Litvinoff, Programme Manager	"The Newspaper Society, the voice of Britain’s regional press, is delighted to support the national conference on the media and a multi faith society." Lynne Anderson, Communications Director

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"This conference is so important. I hope it will open up a full debate on how we can stop the spread of division and fear and instead harness the immense power of the media to promote cultural and religious diversity as a positive benefit for our society."

Jennette Arnold, Londonwide Assembly Member and
Chair of the Cultural Strategy Group for London