Mishal Husain Departs BBC After 26 Years to Join Bloomberg

The veteran journalist will host a global interview series and serve as editor-at-large for Bloomberg's Weekend Edition.

Mishal Husain, a presenter on BBC Radio 4's Today programme for 11 years, will leave the BBC in early 2025 after a 26-year career with the organization.
She will join Bloomberg to host a new global interview series and take on the role of editor-at-large for its Weekend Edition.
Husain began her career at Bloomberg before joining the BBC in 1998, where she became known for her incisive interviewing style and coverage of major global events.
BBC colleagues praised her journalistic legacy and contributions, with leaders expressing gratitude and hope for future collaborations.
Husain reflected on her time at the BBC as a period of witnessing history and engaging in national conversations, expressing gratitude for the opportunities she received.