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Marc Champion

Observer · DISC type ci
Columnist at Bloomberg
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Marc Champion is a London-based columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, specializing in international affairs with a focus on Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. An alumnus of Oxford University and Georgetown University, he previously had a long career at The Wall Street Journal, including as Istanbul bureau chief.

Described as a "roving reporter with a global beat, " Marc has extensive on-the-ground reporting experience from postings in Moscow, Brussels, and London. His work is known for its rigorous, fact-based analysis of complex geopolitical dynamics, offering a deep transatlantic perspective on global events.

During his time as The Wall Street Journals Istanbul bureau chief from 2010 to 2013, he led the coverage of Turkey and the Arab Spring.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Columnist
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Marc shows up

Value Driven
Example Seeker
Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Marc cares about

European Geopolitics
Writes extensively on NATO's evolution, the war in Ukraine, and Europe's diplomatic and security challenges, drawing on decades of experience reporting from the continent.
Middle East Affairs
Leverages his past role as Istanbul bureau chief to provide in-depth analysis on conflicts and political tensions in Iran, Gaza, Turkey, and the wider region.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Columnist
Bloomberg
6-2016 - 9-2023
Senior Reporter for International Affairs
Bloomberg
1-2012 - 5-2016
Editorial Board Member
Bloomberg
1-2010 - 1-2012
Bureau Chief
Wall Street Journal
1-2006 - 12-2009
Deputy Bureau Chief for Northern and Eastern Europe
Wall Street Journal
In the press

Media appearances

Single Best Idea: Marc Champion & Michael Purves. Featured in Bloomberg.com
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Education
1985 - 1987
Master's degree
Georgetown University
1981 - 1984
Bachelor's degree
Balliol College, Oxford University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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