Published on Jan 23, 2025
The Capitol Forum is excited to announce that Javier Espinoza has joined the company as Europe Executive Editor. Javier will oversee the expansion of The Capitol Forum’s European bureau, bringing with him a wealth of experience in business, economic, and regulatory reporting, along with deep expertise in EU affairs.
An award-winning journalist, Javier is a leading voice in Brussels regulatory coverage, aligning with The Capitol Forum’s mission to meet the growing demand for EU-focused insights. Javier’s distinguished career spans over 20 years in international journalism, with a particular focus on European policy, competition law, and private equity.
Prior to joining The Capitol Forum, he worked for more than 8 years at the Financial Times, where he held two core beats: first as Private Equity Correspondent for London, and later as the FT’s EU Correspondent covering competition and digital policy from Brussels. He was also part of the original team that launched the Financial Times’ Due Diligence newsletter in 2017, the FT’s popular daily briefing covering dealmaking and corporate finance.
Javier has contributed to some of the world’s most prominent media outlets, including the Daily Telegraph and the Wall Street Journal. His expertise spans across major industries, with a particular focus on the intersection of business, policy, and regulation in Europe.
“We are thrilled to welcome Javier to Capitol Forum as we continue to expand our European coverage,” said Teddy Downey, Executive Editor and CEO of The Capitol Forum. “His outstanding track record in both in-depth journalism and policy analysis, as well as his deep understanding of EU regulatory frameworks, makes him the ideal leader for our European operations. Javier’s leadership will ensure we provide even more insightful, in-depth reporting for our growing global audience.”
As Europe Executive Editor, Javier will play a pivotal role in driving Capitol Forum’s growth in Europe, expanding the team of reporters and analysts based in the region, and overseeing the company’s coverage of key political and economic developments across the continent. His appointment is part of Capitol Forum’s broader strategy to broaden its global reach and offer unmatched analysis on the policy decisions shaping markets, industries, and governments around the world.
“I am excited to join Capitol Forum and lead its expansion in Europe at such a crucial time,” said Javier Espinoza. “Europe is at a crossroads politically and economically, and Capitol Forum’s commitment to in-depth, data-driven reporting provides a unique opportunity to deliver unmatched insights and uncover the blind spots that matter most to our audience.”
Javier holds a master’s degree in political economy from King’s College London, an executive MBA from IE Business School, and an MA in international journalism from City University in London.
About The Capitol Forum:
The Capitol Forum is the premier regulatory news organization for staying informed of regulatory developments and their impact on the market. Taking an investigative news approach, our journalists dive into the most complex issues and regulators in the United States, Europe and China, to uncover the key issues companies may face in the global regulatory environment.
