Martin Paul Ivens (born 29 August 1958)[citation needed] is an English journalist and editor of The Times Literary Supplement.
The independent directors of Times Newspapers initially refused to make either appointment permanent, but they confirmed both men in their posts on 27 September that year.
[3] Ivens stepped down as editor of The Sunday Times in January 2020 and was replaced by Emma Tucker.
Rupert Murdoch, Executive Chairman, News Corp, said: "Under Martin's editorship The Sunday Times has broken investigative stories of global impact, such as the reporting on FIFA, and the paper has built on its strong record for political reporting and campaigning.
"[11] On 29 June 2020, Ivens succeeded Stig Abell as editor of The Times Literary Supplement.