Henry is the CEO of Newsquest Media Group, the leading local news publisher in the UK. Henry also works for and advises Gannett Inc, the largest news publisher in the US. Newsquest publishes 200 local and regional news brands across the UK, and operates LOCALiQ, a digital marketing business for SMEs. Amongst other things, Newsquest runs the country’s largest journalist work experience programme, the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme, with over 1,000 school children participating each year.
Henry joined Newsquest in 2014 from Johnston Press plc, where he was their Digital Director. Prior to this, he was General Manager of The Scotsman Publications. Beginning his career in marketing services, Henry was a Managing Director of The Communication Group plc from 1997 – 2000. He is a Board Member of the News Media Association (NMA). In 2021, Henry received an MBE for services to regional publishing and charity. He is graduate of Durham University and has an MBA from INSEAD.