London: India-born Shruti Tripathi Chopra, Editor-in-Chief of Dow Jones publications ‘Financial News’ and ‘Private Equity News’, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her contributions to financial journalism.
The Freedom of the City of London dates back to the 13th century and has since developed into an honor bestowed upon individuals who make an impact in the financial hub of London, referred to as the City or the Square Mile.
"Receiving the Freedom of the City of London is an incredibly humbling moment... I came to the UK as a student with big hopes, and I never imagined my career would bring me here. This honor reflects years of hard work, resilience, and the support of so many people who believed in me," Chopra said.
“I feel immensely proud, not just for myself, but for Indians everywhere working hard to do their country proud across the globe," she added.
Other well-known names to have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London over the years include the likes of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, and Tata Group chief Ratan Tata, actress Shabana Azmi, Nelson Mandela, and Sir Winston Churchill.
“Shruti is the youngest editor ever to lead ‘Financial News’ and ‘Private Equity News’, and the first woman and first person of colour to hold the role in the publications’ nearly 30-year history. She has been with Dow Jones since January 2019,” reads a statement issued on her behalf.
