• by Ray Schultz , 11 hours ago

Business Insider has named Kim Last as editorial director of BI Live, its new events business.

Last’s mission will be to translate Business Insider’s journalism to global audiences through interactive event formats. 

Previously, Last served as head of live journalism and special content at The Wall Street Journal. Prior to joining the Journal, Last held roles in conference development at Vox Media and Fast Company. 

“Kim is an innovative and inspiring journalist, colleague, and leader,” says Jamie Heller, editor in chief of Business Insider. “We are so fortunate that she will help Business Insider build this critical new format for our journalism.”