Andrew Neil

Andrew Neil is a high-profile British media mogul and broadcaster, known for his distinguished career as a journalist, newspaper editor, publisher, and political advisor.

He is a prominent presenter on BBC television in the realm of current affairs, where he has gained a strong reputation for challenging leading politicians and political commentators through his interviewing style. He currently presents Daily Politics on BBC2, Sunday Politics on BBC1, and This Week on BBC1.

Born in Scotland in 1949, Andrew studied Economics and Politics at Glasgow University and began as a political advisor for the Conservative Party before joining The Economist in 1973. He spent 10 years there as a correspondent, then American correspondent, and finally UK Editor. During this period, Andrew became a familiar face on TV and Radio in both the UK and USA.

In 1983, Andrew became Editor of The Sunday Times, overseeing the launch of Sky Television as Executive Chairman. He left in 1994 after a high-profile disagreement with Rupert Murdoch and published his memoirs in the book Full Disclosure in 1996.

Andrew is now Chairman & Editor in Chief of Spectator Magazines and Apollo International Art Magazine, Chairman of ITP (which publishes over 60 magazines in the Gulf), and Chairman of World Media Rights, which produces documentaries for over 69 countries.

Speaker Topics:
As a widely recognized expert on British, European, and American politics and business, Andrew is a popular choice as a keynote, after-dinner speaker, and conference facilitator. With his pulse on political matters, Andrew speaks on:

• The British Economy
• British Politics
• International Politics and Finance, with special reference to UK, US, Europe, and the Emerging Markets
• The Media
• Business Leadership in the 21st Century
• How to Make the Digital Revolution Revolutionize your Company

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