Dakin Campbell is Business Insider's chief finance correspondent specializing in institutional power analysis. With 17 years of investigative experience, he exposes systemic conflicts between corporate interests and public accountability.
"The best stories live where financial complexity intersects with human vulnerability." - Campbell on his reporting philosophy
Dakin Campbell has established himself as one of business journalism's most formidable investigative voices through methodical examinations of systemic power imbalances. His 17-year career trajectory reveals a reporter uniquely positioned to dissect complex financial ecosystems and their human consequences.
Campbell prioritizes stories exposing how regulatory frameworks enable corporate misconduct. Successful pitches might examine revolving door practices between federal agencies and Wall Street firms, supported by documentation of specific policy changes benefiting former employers. His Tesla stock analysis [1] demonstrates particular interest in conflicts between public service and personal financial interests.
While adept at financial modeling, Campbell grounds investigations in measurable societal consequences. A compelling pitch about healthcare billing practices should include actuarial data on bankruptcies filed due to medical debt alongside patient narratives. His Corizon Health series [1] set the standard for blending quantitative and qualitative evidence.
Campbell frequently incorporates non-traditional datasets like PACER court records or OSHA complaints. Pitches offering access to novel documentation streams (e.g., archived internal training videos, encrypted whistleblower submissions) align with his investigative methodology as seen in the unionization analysis [2].
"Campbell's work exemplifies the highest standards of investigative business journalism, marrying complex financial analysis with relentless pursuit of justice." - Barlett & Steele Judging Committee
Barlett & Steele Silver Award (2023): Recognized for exposing systemic abuse in prison healthcare contracting, this investigation prompted operational reforms at 14 state correctional departments. The judging panel particularly noted Campbell's innovative use of bankruptcy docket analysis to track asset shielding strategies.
Gerald Loeb Award Finalist (2021): His series on pandemic-era stock trading by Federal Reserve officials brought renewed scrutiny to financial conflict-of-interest policies, directly influencing new SEC disclosure requirements for government economists.
