Now I understand

This is an event many toilers at the BBC News Temple of Doom would like time off to attend, to shine a light on the mysterious responsibilities of Mr Ahmed.

🚨 TWO WEEKS TO GO 🚨 #SoE20

Kamal Ahmed @bbckamal is Editorial Director of @BBCNews and will be chairing the 'Role of the Editor' panel at the Society Conference on November 12.

Meet more of our speakers here - https://t.co/B98BsHk6PV pic.twitter.com/bm5REksB5d

— Society of Editors UK (@EditorsUK) October 29, 2019