Ian King brings over three decades of national journalism experience to the stage, making him among the most respected and in-demand moderators for business events and conferences.

As the long-standing business presenter for Sky News, Ian has hosted more than 2,000 live editions of the channel’s flagship programme, Business Live. There, he has moderated in-depth discussions with top figures in business, finance, and economics. His ability to ask the right questions and hold business leaders, politicians, and regulators to account has made him a trusted voice in the industry.  His sharp analytical style and clear communication make him an ideal moderator, capable of steering complex conversations in a way that resonates with both expert and general audiences.

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Ian King began his career in finance as a business analyst at Midland Bank (now HSBC), before moving into journalism at The Daily Telegraph. He later held senior roles at The Guardian, Mail on Sunday, The Sun (as Business Editor), and The Times (as Business and City Editor), earning numerous accolades, including Business Journalist of the Year at both the UK Press Awards and London Press Club Awards.

He has interviewed the majority of FTSE-100 CEOs, three Governors of the Bank of England, and prime ministers from across the globe.

After joining Sky News in 2014, Sky’s head of News, John Ryley, noted, “Ian’s credentials are impeccable. He is a powerhouse in business journalism, and I know he will make a real impact with our viewers.”

Beyond broadcasting, Ian is highly regarded within the business community. His insights and moderating skills continue to add significance to conferences, summits, and corporate events worldwide. As a highly experienced conference chair and event host, Ian has worked with a range of corporate and professional clients including EY, the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, the Management Consultancy Association, and CBRE.

Whether moderating a panel, leading a keynote Q&A, or facilitating audience engagement, Ian brings authority, clarity, and energy to every event.

Ian has twice won the Business Journalist of the Year award.  

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What the Clients Say:

“Please pass on our thanks to Ian, he was brilliant, the audience were really engaged, he gave a great speech, took lots of questions and came across so well and the overall feedback has been extremely positive.” – CBRE

“MCA absolutely loved him, please do pass ours thanks over. He managed to outshine Bojo!” –  Management Consultancy Association

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🔹 Finance & Economics 🔹Broadcast Journalist 🔹 Business Analyst 🔹 Interviewer FTSE-100 CEOs