Peter R. Kann, born on January 1, 1942, in New York City, is an American journalist, editor, and media executive renowned for his long tenure at Dow Jones & Company and The Wall Street Journal. He began his career as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal in 1964 after graduating from Harvard College with a bachelor's degree in 1964 and earning a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1965. Kann's early reporting focused on international affairs, including coverage from Vietnam and the Middle East, earning him recognition for his insightful journalism. He rose through the ranks at the Journal, becoming managing editor in 1983 and publisher in 1989, during which time he oversaw significant expansions in the newspaper's global reach and editorial standards. In 1991, Kann was appointed CEO of Dow Jones & Company, a position he held until 2006, guiding the company through a period of digital transformation and acquisitions, such as the purchase of Ottaway Newspapers in 2001. Under his leadership, Dow Jones maintained its reputation as a premier financial news provider while navigating challenges in the evolving media landscape. Kann also served as chairman of the board from 1996 to 2006. He is married to Karen Elliott House, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former managing editor of The Wall Street Journal, and they have two children. Post-retirement, Kann has remained involved in media and philanthropic circles, though he has largely stayed out of the public eye. Kann's career is marked by his commitment to journalistic integrity and business acumen in the media sector. He received numerous accolades, including the Gerald Loeb Award for business journalism. His influence extended to shaping corporate governance at Dow Jones until its acquisition by News Corp in 2007.