He joins as Scotland’s financial and related professional services sector continues to grow in scale and significance. 

As Edinburgh and Glasgow strengthen their standing as leading UK financial centres, robust, independent journalism covering the sector has never been more important to the businesses, investors and professionals who rely on it.

Glover brings extensive journalism experience and a well-established network across Scotland’s business and political landscape. He previously held roles at Scottish Business Insider, Scottish Daily Express, and Scottish Sun, where he secured and wrote the UK’s first exclusive interview with President Donald Trump.

Beyond the newsroom, Glover founded The Interest Rate, a Substack publication offering investigative analysis on Scottish business policy. He also created and hosts The Burnout Files podcast, which explores the mental health challenges of building a business.

Mark Hollinshead, chief executive at Hero Media & Entertainment, said: “John is a hugely talented business journalist with the contacts, judgment and instincts to take Scottish Financial News to the next level.

“As Scotland’s financial services sector continues to grow, the need for sharp, credible journalism covering it has never been greater, and John is exactly the right person to lead that coverage.”

John Glover said: “Scotland’s financial services sector is a huge and growing part of our economy, and it deserves coverage that matches its importance. I’m looking forward to building on the title’s reputation while bringing fresh energy and ideas to the newsroom.”

In his new role, Glover will lead editorial strategy and content direction for Scottish Financial News, strengthening its position as a trusted source of financial news across Scotland. He will also deputise for Terry Murden, editor of Daily Business and group executive editor (business and finance).