Matthew Winkler, born on June 1, 1955, in San Francisco, California, is an American journalist and business executive renowned for his pivotal role in financial journalism. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1977. Early in his career, Winkler worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, where he honed his skills in covering business and finance. In 1981, he joined Michael Bloomberg to co-found what would become Bloomberg L.P., initially as Innovative Market Systems, revolutionizing access to financial data through the Bloomberg Terminal. He served as editor-in-chief of Bloomberg L.P. from 1981 to 2012 and founded Bloomberg News in 1990, acting as its editor-in-chief until 2019. Under his leadership, Bloomberg News grew into a global powerhouse, providing real-time financial news and analysis integrated with the Bloomberg Terminal. He shaped the organization's editorial standards, emphasizing accuracy, speed, and independence in reporting on markets, economics, and business. Winkler's influence extended to mentoring generations of journalists and establishing Bloomberg as a trusted source in the financial world. Beyond his executive roles, Winkler co-authored 'Bloomberg by Bloomberg' (1997) with Michael Bloomberg, offering insights into the company's origins, and penned 'The Bloomberg Way: A Guide for Reporters and Editors' (2019), which outlines the principles of Bloomberg's journalistic approach. His contributions have been instrumental in transforming how financial information is disseminated, earning him recognition as a key figure in media and business innovation.