Ian King was the long respected business presenter for Sky News for over a decade, hosting more than 2,000 live editions of the channel’s flagship programme Business Live.
Ian worked at The Daily Telegraph as their City Reporter, The Guardian as their City Reporter and Stock Market Correspondent, the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday as the Senior Financial Correspondent, The Sun as a Business Editor, and then The Times as a Business Editor and Columnist – a role he still holds.
He spent 11 years working as a business presenter for Sky News, before moving in May 2025 to CNBC as an Editorial Contributor.
Renowned for his incisive interviews and analysis, his expertise ensures his coverage is relevant to the viewer, explaining how actions in business affect people’s lives.
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Corporate Work
Ian brings over 30 years of national journalism experience to the stage, making him among the most respected and in-demand speakers and moderators for business events and conferences.
Through his experiences in journalism, he has moderated in-depth discussions with top figures in business, economics, and finance. His ability to ask the right questions and hold leaders to account has made him a trusted voice. His sharp style and clear communication make him an ideal speaker, host, and moderator, capable of producing a bespoke event for any audience.
As a highly experienced conference chair, event host, speaker, and moderator, he has worked for clients including the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, CBRE, EY, and the Management Consultancy Association.
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To check fees and availability for Ian King, contact Great Business Speakers on 0044 (0)1753 439289
