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From our executive editors to our correspondents on the ground in 120+ countries — the dedicated journalists who bring you the truth every day.

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Leadership

Executive Team

Visionary leaders shaping the future of journalism.

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Jonathan Pierce
CEO & Founder

Jonathan Pierce

CEO & Founder

A 25-year veteran of investigative journalism, Jonathan founded Aevum News in 2015 with a singular mission: to restore trust in journalism through uncompromising integrity and fearless reporting. Previously senior correspondent for The Global Times and Pulitzer Prize finalist.

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Elena Kowalski

Elena Kowalski

Editor-in-Chief

Former Washington bureau chief with 18 years covering international affairs and breaking news.

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David Okonkwo

David Okonkwo

Head of News Operations

Leads the 24/7 global newsroom, ensuring rapid, accurate delivery of stories across all platforms.

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Mei-Lin Tanaka

Mei-Lin Tanaka

Chief Technology Officer

Pioneering the intersection of AI and journalism, building next-gen newsroom tools and verification systems.

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Marcus Rivera

Marcus Rivera

VP of Audience & Growth

Grew Aevum's reader base to 25 million monthly from zero, leveraging data-driven content strategies.

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Editorial Board

Senior Editors & Correspondents

Our expert editors and writers who shape every story you read.

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Politics Editor

Former Congressional correspondent with deep expertise in legislative affairs and electoral politics across 30+ nations.

Politics Policy Elections
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Amir Hassan

Amir Hassan

Middle East Correspondent

Bilingual journalist based in Beirut, covering geopolitics, conflict, and cultural shifts across the MENA region for over a decade.

Middle East Geopolitics Conflict
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Yuki Nakamura

Yuki Nakamura

Technology & Science Editor

MIT-educated tech reporter specializing in AI, quantum computing, and the future of human-computer interaction.

AI Science Innovation
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Carlos Mendez

Carlos Mendez

Climate & Environment Editor

Award-winning environmental journalist tracking climate policy, green tech, and conservation efforts across Latin America and beyond.

Climate Environment Policy
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Olivia Chen

Olivia Chen

Business & Finance Editor

Former Wall Street analyst turned journalist, bringing deep financial literacy to coverage of markets, startups, and global trade.

Markets Finance Startups
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Ivan Petrov

Ivan Petrov

Eastern Europe Correspondent

Based in Kyiv, Ivan provides critical reporting on Eastern European politics, security, and the ongoing transformation of the region.

Eastern Europe Security Diplomacy
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On the Ground

Our International Correspondents

Journalists stationed across 120+ countries, delivering real-time reporting from the heart of the story.

Fatima Al-Rashid

Fatima Al-Rashid

🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE
GCC Correspondent
342 stories published
James Okafor

James Okafor

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria
West Africa Correspondent
287 stories published
Sofia Volkov

Sofia Volkov

🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia
Russia Correspondent
415 stories published
Lena Johansson

Lena Johansson

🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden
Nordic Correspondent
198 stories published
Ravi Sharma

Ravi Sharma

🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
South Asia Correspondent
523 stories published
Thomas Beaumont

Thomas Beaumont

🇫🇷 Paris, France
EU Correspondent
367 stories published
Aisha Okonkwo

Aisha Okonkwo

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
East Africa Correspondent
245 stories published
Camila Reyes

Camila Reyes

🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil
South America Correspondent
312 stories published
Our Ethos

What Drives Our Team

The principles that guide every story we publish.

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Fearless Truth

We follow the facts wherever they lead — no matter how uncomfortable. Our team is trained in investigative techniques and protected by a strict editorial firewall that guarantees our independence.

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Radical Transparency

We show our work. Every methodology, source, and correction is documented openly. We believe trust is earned through transparency, not claimed through authority.

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Global Empathy

Our diverse team spans cultures, languages, and backgrounds. This diversity isn't just representation — it's essential to understanding the full picture of every story we tell.

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Speed Without Compromise

Being first doesn't mean being reckless. Our verification protocols ensure accuracy even in breaking news scenarios, maintaining the gold standard under pressure.

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Lifelong Learning

Our journalists undergo continuous training in data journalism, multimedia storytelling, and emerging technologies — because the best reporters never stop learning.

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Source Protection

We use encrypted communications and legal protections to safeguard every source. The trust between a journalist and their source is sacred and unbreakable.

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Want to Work With Us?

Aevum News is always looking for talented journalists, editors, and technologists who share our commitment to truth and integrity.

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