David Yelland (journalist)
David Yelland (born 14 May 1963) is a former journalist and editor of The Sun and founder of Kitchen Table Partners, a specialist public relations and communications company in London, which he formed in 2015 after leaving the Brunswick Group LLP.[1]
Early life and education
Born in
Yelland was educated at Brigg Grammar School in Brigg, Lincolnshire, from 1976 to 1981,[3] followed by Coventry Polytechnic (now Coventry University), where he obtained a BA in Economics. He was a founding member of the Social Democratic Party.[4] He later studied at the Harvard Business School in 2003,[1] sponsored by News International.[5]
Journalism
Yelland's first journalism post after university was at the
Editorship of The Sun
He was editor of the tabloid newspaper The Sun from mid-1998[7] to January 2003. His predecessor was Stuart Higgins and his successor was Rebekah Wade.[8]
His editorship was largely liberal and in an interview with
Yelland became senior vice-chairman of the PR consultancy firm
Writing
Yelland has written a children's novel about a 10-year-old who tries to hide his father's alcoholism, titled The Truth about Leo,[14] which was published by Penguin Books in April 2010.[15][16]
Personal life
He married Tania Farrell in January 1996 at New York City Hall, but the couple divorced in 2004. Tania died from breast cancer in September 2006. Their son, Max, was born in Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, Shepherd's Bush, London, in August 1998.[1][14]
Yelland is now married to Charlotte Elston, director of communications at BBC Worldwide.[17] On 30 September 2012 they announced the birth of their daughter in The Times.
Yelland said in 2009 that he checked into rehab for alcoholism in 2005 and has not drunk alcohol since.[14] He said his novel was written both for children and adults, and a further theme is that of a young boy who has lost his mother. The book is dedicated to the memory of Tania, and to Max.
He is a Fellow of the
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "A life in the day: David Yelland". The Sunday Times. 8 April 2007. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ Sheridan, Dorothy (30 August 2006). "Obituary – John Sheridan". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ "Briggensian David Yelland appointed Editor of the SUN". Briggensians. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f Murden, Terry (25 September 2005). "Interview: David Yelland: A new place in the sun". Scotland on Sunday. Edinburgh. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.(subscription required)
- ^ Jury, Louise (14 January 2003). "The quiet man of tabloid journalism returns to the US". The Independent. Retrieved 23 January 2010.[dead link]
- ^ a b Morris, Sophie (16 May 2005). "My Mentor: David Yelland on Rupert Murdoch". The Independent. Retrieved 23 January 2010.[dead link]
- ^ a b c "Media top 100 2001: 14. David Yelland". The Guardian. 16 July 2001. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ Billings, Claire (13 January 2003). "David Yelland replaced by Wade as Sun editor". Brand Republic. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ "Interview: David Yelland, Former Editor, The Sun & David Hill, Former Labour Director of Communications". Breakfast With Frost. BBC. 19 January 2003. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ O'Carroll, Lisa (22 April 2002). "Yelland rubbishes new-look Mirror". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ Yelland, David (29 November 2013). "Leveson: Britain's press needs to learn humility – I should know – David Yelland". The Guardian.
- ^ a b c d Snoddy, Raymond (4 July 2005). "Colin Byrne & David Yelland: "Yes, we do have the same interests"". The Independent. Retrieved 23 January 2010.[dead link]
- ^ Day, Julia (9 June 2005). "Tesco bags Yelland for PR role". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ a b c Pidd, Helen (11 November 2009). "Former Sun editor David Yelland says alcohol nearly killed him". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ Jury, Louise (10 November 2009). "David Yelland: Drink almost killed me". Evening Standard. London. Archived from the original on 14 November 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ a b "The Truth About Leo". Puffin Fiction. Penguin Books. Retrieved 23 January 2010. [dead link] Review The Daily Telegraph 3 April 2010
- ^ Mandrake (1 June 2010). "Some sunny day". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
- ^ Digital, Modular. "Nacoa – The National Association for Children of Alcoholics – David Yelland". www.nacoa.org.uk.
External links
- David Yelland at IMDb