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United Kingdom Ian King has built a distinctive career as a leading financial journalist, transitioning from national newspapers to become a prominent business presenter on Sky News.
Ian King joined Sky News as its business presenter in April 2014, taking over from Jeff Randall. He hosted various business programs, including 'Ian King Live' and 'Business Live with Ian King', for 11 years until his departure in 2025. He was entrusted to lead their influential business coverage.
Ian King partnered with H/Advisors London to launch a new podcast series called 'Behind The Narrative'. He co-hosts the series with Katharine Spence, a Partner at H/Advisors Maitland and former Sky News correspondent, exploring stories behind success.
Ian King held prominent roles at The Times, including Deputy Business Editor (2008) and Business and City Editor (2011). He continues to contribute occasional business columns to the newspaper after his time at Sky News.
Ian King is a contributor to CNBC International, where he writes a weekly newsletter titled 'CNBC UK Exchange with Ian King'.
Ian King serves as a regular commentator for Times Radio, sharing his insights on business and economic topics.
Ian King has engaged with EY as a corporate client, demonstrating his role as an experienced speaker and conference chair.
Ian King has engaged with CBRE as a corporate client, demonstrating his role as an experienced speaker and conference chair.
Ian King has engaged with the Association of Business Recovery Professionals as a corporate client, demonstrating his role as an experienced speaker and conference chair.
Ian King has engaged with Barclays as a corporate client, demonstrating his role as an experienced speaker and conference chair.
Ian King has engaged with Emap Publishing as a corporate client, demonstrating his role as an experienced speaker and conference chair.
Ian King’s career in financial journalism spans over three decades, marked by significant roles across print and broadcast media. Raised in Bristol and Devon, King initially pursued a career in finance, working for Midland Bank and then as a business analyst at HSBC. This foundational experience in the banking sector provided him with firsthand insights into the financial world, which later informed his journalistic endeavors. He holds a history degree from the University of Manchester, where he also edited the student newspaper, *The Mancunion*, and a postgraduate diploma in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
King transitioned into journalism, working for respected national newspapers including *The Daily Telegraph*, *The Guardian*, and *The Mail on Sunday*. His ascent in print media continued when he joined *The Sun* as Business Editor in 2000, a position he held for eight years. During this period, he was recognized with the Business Journalist of the Year award at both the UK Press Awards and the London Press Club Awards, highlighting his impact and expertise in reporting on economic matters. He then moved to *The Times*, serving as Deputy Business Editor in 2008 and later becoming Business and City Editor in 2011, where he also received accolades at the UK Press Awards.
In April 2014, King made a significant move to television, joining Sky News as its lead business presenter. He took over from Jeff Randall, hosting his own shows, initially *Ian King Live*, later rebranded as *Business Live with Ian King*, and then simply *Business Live*. Over his 11-year tenure at Sky News, King presented more than 2,000 live editions, conducting interviews with numerous FTSE-100 chief executives, Bank of England governors, Chancellors of the Exchequer, and international Prime Ministers. He became known for his incisive interview style and ability to explain complex financial topics, making business news accessible to a broad audience. King departed from Sky News in the spring of 2025, continuing to contribute to CNBC International and *The Times*, and serving as a commentator for Times Radio.
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