Google: new concerns raised about political influence by senior ‘revolving door’ jobs
The tech giant has employed scores of government advisers, while former employees found jobs with European governments
February 2015
Baroness Shields: ‘I don't like to lose. Who does?’
The enterprising Baroness Joanna Shields on being digital adviser to the prime minister
December 2013
Tech City to get superfast 4G network - on its third birthday
EE's 4G network expansion will finally give east London's tech startups a superfast connection, it will be announced today
June 2013
Observer business agenda
Facebook's powerhouse women avoid face-off
Juliette Garside
They have gone their separate ways, but it will be company manners for Carolyn Everson and Joanna Shields at Claridge's
October 2012
Facebook executive Joanna Shields to spearhead UK's 'Silicon Roundabout'
Shields will join Tech City Investment Organisation in January to lead Britain's attempt to rival Silicon Valley
April 2010
Joanna Shields leaves Shine joint venture with Elisabeth Murdoch to join Facebook
The former Bebo president has left a joint venture after just a few months to join Facebook as a vice-president of sales and business development. By Mark Sweney
September 2009
Elisabeth Murdoch joins ex-Bebo chief exec Joanna Shields in online venture
Chairman and chief executive of independent TV producer Shine to form social media/TV crossover with Shields. By John Plunkett
July 2008
66. Joanna Shields
Job: AOL executive vice-president and president of People Networks Age: 45 Industry: digital media Staff: 300 New entry
August 2007
Social scientist
When Bebo launched its online teen drama it had blue-chip advertisers queueing for a slice of the action. Kate Bulkley meets Joanna Shields, the woman who has seen the future of networking sites - and it's profitable.
