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Peter W.

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Editor at TheBusinessDesk.com
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Peter is the editor for TheBusinessDesk. com in Scotland, leveraging over a decade of journalism experience covering finance, technology, and business. A Glasgow Caledonian University journalism graduate, he has held editorial roles at the Financial Times, FStech, and Scottish Business Insider. Colleagues describe him as thoughtful, reliable, and a talented writer.

Outside of business journalism, Peter has a strong passion for music, demonstrated through his freelance work for publications like Mixmag, writing in-depth interviews and industry analysis. His career has also included a stint writing for Crystal Ski Holidays, aligning with his personal interest in skiing.

He won the James Hay Media Award in 2016 for the best pensions article, as judged by financial advisers.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Editor
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Scottish Business
As the editor for TheBusinessDesk. com's Scotland edition, he is focused on the country's key sectors, thriving ecosystems, and ambitious businesses.
Financial Technology
He previously served as editor for FStech and National Technology News, covering topics like Open Banking, data analytics, and cybersecurity in financial services.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Editor
TheBusinessDesk.com
11-2020 - 10-2025
Editor
Reach plc
3-2018 - 11-2020
Editor
Perspective Publishing
12-2013 - 2-2020
Freelance Writer
Mixmag
8-2016 - 3-2018
Senior Content Editor
TUI
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Education
2003 - 2007
BA Hons.
Glasgow Caledonian University
1996 - 2001
3 highers
Boroughmuir High School
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