Ian King

Ian King is a prominent business journalist and the current Member of the Advisory Board at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS). He has held this position since September 2018. King is also well-known as the Business Presenter for Sky News, a role he has occupied since April 2014, where he has gained recognition for his interviews with senior executives from major UK companies, including two-thirds of the FTSE-100 chief executives.13

Background and Education

Ian King graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA (Hons) in History in 1989. He later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism from City University in London between 1993 and 1994.3 His career spans several notable positions in journalism, including roles as Business & City Editor at The Times, Business Editor at The Sun, and various reporting positions at other major publications like The Guardian and Daily Mail.34

Contributions to Alliance Manchester Business School

As a member of the advisory board, Ian King contributes insights and ideas aimed at enhancing AMBS's strategic direction and reputation. He has expressed enthusiasm about being part of one of Europe’s leading business schools and aims to leverage his extensive network and experience to support its growth.12

Professional Experience

• Sky News: Business Presenter (April 2014 - Present)
• The Times: Business & City Editor (January 2011 - April 2014)
• The Sun: Business Editor (January 2000 - November 2008)
• Various roles in journalism since the early 1990s, including positions at The Guardian and Daily Mail.3

King's extensive background in business journalism and his active role at AMBS underscore his commitment to fostering educational excellence in business studies.