Gerard Ryle is ICIJ's executive director. He led the worldwide teams of journalists working on the Panama Papers, Paradise Papers and Pandora Papers investigations, the biggest in journalism history. Under his leadership, ICIJ has become one of the best-known journalism brands in the world.
Reporters Without Borders has described Ryle’s work with ICIJ as "the future of investigative journalism worldwide" when naming him as one of "100 information heroes" of worldwide significance.
Before joining as ICIJ’s first non-American director in September 2011, Ryle spent more than 20 years working as an investigative reporter and editor in Australia.
His work as a journalist began in his native Ireland. He was later a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan, and in 2013 he accepted an honorary doctorate from the University of Liege, on behalf of ICIJ.
Ryle is a book author and TED speaker and has won or shared in more than 50 journalism awards from seven different countries, including the 2017 Pulitzer Prize, three George Polk Awards, and honors from the Society of Professional Journalists, Overseas Press Club of America, the New York Press Club, the Barlett and Steele Awards, Investigative Reporters and Editors, and Harvard University.
He and his ICIJ colleagues also shared an Emmy Award with the U.S. television program 60 Minutes.
- Investigations
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Cyprus Confidential
2023
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Deforestation Inc.
2023
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Shadow Diplomats
2022
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Trafficking Inc.
2022
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The Uber Files
2022
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The Ericsson List
2022
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Pandora Papers
2021
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FinCEN Files
2020
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Luanda Leaks
2020
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China Cables
2019
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Mauritius Leaks
2019
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Bribery Division
2019
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Solitary Voices
2019
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Implant Files
2018
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West Africa Leaks
2018
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Paradise Papers
2017
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The Panama Papers
2016
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Fatal Extraction
2015
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Swiss Leaks
2015
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Luxembourg Leaks
2014
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中国离岸金融解密 China Leaks
2014
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Secrecy for Sale
2013
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Skin and Bone
2012
- Stories by Gerard Ryle
As you read through our 2021 report, you will see that success at ICIJ was achieved on many different levels.
Oct 03, 2022
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I still remember this day, three years ago, when we hit publish on the Panama Papers.
Apr 04, 2019
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Thinking about becoming a whistleblower? Here are some of the things you should consider before sharing your information.
Jul 31, 2018
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Today, we're launching a new community for our donors, called ICIJ Insiders. Won't you join us?
Jun 07, 2018
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Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Meher Tatna says a press that is ‘free and fearless to tell truth to power’ is more important than ever.
May 08, 2018
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When ICIJ published its first major stories on financial secrecy in April 2013, we allowed the public to see the way the financial system really works – and who it serves. Much has happened since then.
Nov 05, 2017
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Strong show of support for independent media comes at a pivotal moment for ICIJ and for the world of investigative journalism.
Apr 05, 2017
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ICIJ has become an independent nonprofit news organization, more committed than ever to doing the best cross-border investigations in the world.
Feb 26, 2017
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