michael wilson

Michael Wilson is a veteran business and economics editor, recognized for his extensive career in broadcasting and his insights into global financial markets. After founding ‘The City Programme’ in 1987, Michael Wilson, a veteran business and economics editor, established himself as a prominent voice in broadcast journalism. His television career began in 1979 at Thames Television, leading to his involvement in the launch of Reuters Financial Television and presenting London News Radio’s Breakfast Show during the 1990s. Wilson joined Sky News in 1989 as a founding member, playing a key role in the channel’s comprehensive coverage of the 1992 United Kingdom general election.

In 2011, he co-authored the impactful book ‘Fixing Britain: The Business of Reshaping Our Nation’ with Lord Digby Jones, later publishing a guide to simplify financial charts and jargon. For his profound understanding of international issues, Wilson was honored as Business Broadcaster of the Year by the World Economic Forum, and recognized as a Freeman of the City of London in 2006. Currently, Michael Wilson serves as the Director of Business and Economics Editor of Arise News, a global news network, where he continues to shape its financial reporting. Beyond his on-screen roles, Wilson provides invaluable mentorship in media training, executive coaching, and strategic consultancy for a distinguished roster of FTSE 100/250 companies, leveraging his decades of insight into global financial markets and broadcast communication.