Owners of the daily mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily national newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). The company is a publicly traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The Daily Mail was founded in 1896 by Alfred Harmsworth, who later became Lord Northcliffe. The newspaper was initially a morning paper, but it switched to a afternoon publication in 1900.
Over the years, the ownership of the Daily Mail has changed several times. Here is a brief overview:
- 1896-1915: Alfred Harmsworth (Lord Northcliffe)
- 1915-1935: Harold Harmsworth (Lord Rothermere), Alfred's brother
- 1935-1963: Harold Harmsworth (Lord Rothermere) and his son, Esme Harmsworth
- 1963-1985: Viscount Rothermere (Esme Harmsworth's son)
- 1985-2018: Lord Rothermere (Viscount Rothermere's son)
- 2018-present: Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere (Lord Rothermere's son)
Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere, is the current owner and chairman of the Daily Mail and General Trust. He has been involved in the company since 1992 and has been the chairman since 2012.
Under his leadership, the Daily Mail has continued to be a prominent and influential newspaper in the UK, known for its conservative editorial stance and sensationalist headlines.