Michael Stott is the South Asia Bureau Chief and a member of the Editorial Board at the Financial Times. Until 2026, he served as the newspaper’s Latin America Editor, based in Brazil. Fluent in five languages and a keen observer of the emerging global order, he reports on business, politics, and geopolitics worldwide, bringing a unique perspective that connects Asia, Latin America, and the major forces reshaping the world.
He launched his career with Reuters, covering historical events in West Germany before reporting extensively in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. He later served as Reuters’ bureau chief in Moscow and editor for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. In 2014, he joined the Financial Times.
Michael also held leadership roles at the FT, including UK News Editor and managing editor for Nikkei Asian Review during his secondment to Tokyo—where he led its digital transformation.
An experienced speaker and moderator, Michael participates in events hosted by FT Live, the Inter American Development Bank, CAF, and the Council of the Americas.
He earned his MA in Modern Languages from Cambridge University and is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Russian, giving him unique access and insight into mass and elite audiences across regions.
