Alun Thorne

About me
Alun Thorne was appointed as the new editor of the Birmingham Post having joined the newspaper as a junior reporter a decade ago. During his career he has also worked for the Express & Star and also took a break from journalism to work in PR and marketing for two years.
Alun is passionate about his family, books and house music.

What am I looking for from BYPY candidates?
I am looking for a BYPY candidate that will make me sit up and listen. I am looking for the exceptional - a future leader of this city, not just in thought but in actions. Doing their job well is a prerequisite - I am looking for a candidate who has the potential and the desire to make a real difference to the future of Birmingham.

Why I enjoy working in Birmingham
It may not be the most popular phrase but I enjoy working in Birmingham because it's the second city - it's a city that matters. It is big enough for there always to be something going on and small enough that you can find out about it.

Thoughts of BYPY 10 years on
Birmingham has long been blessed with great leaders and BYPY celebrates the latest generation of those who have pushed the boundaries. The 10th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of previous winners and to consider the future direction of the good ship Birmingham and the kind of people we need at the helm.