Alan Rusbridger to step down as editor-in-chief of The Guardian

Alan Rusbridger is stepping down as editor-in-chief of The Guardian and will become chairman of the newspaper’s owner, the Scott Trust.

Rusbridger is considered one of the most forward-thinking and experienced newspaper editors in the world, and was involved in setting up the local operation of the British publisher last year.

He will leave the role he has held for 20 years in mid 2015 and take over from Liz Forgan at the trust in 2016 when her term at the helm comes to an end.

Rusbridger, currently in Australia as part of the first Guardian Live events in the country, said the newspaper has “strong future leaders in place with unparalleled news and digital experience”.