Andrew Neil

Andrew Neil is a high-profile British media mogul and broadcaster, who has had a 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 built a strong reputation for holding top politicians and political commentators accountable through his interview style. He currently hosts 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 started out as a political advisor for the Conservative Party before joining The Economist in 1973, where he worked for 10 years as a correspondent, later American correspondent, and finally UK Editor. During this time, Andrew became a familiar face on TV and radio in both the UK and USA.

In 1983, Andrew became Editor of The Sunday Times, where he oversaw the launch of Sky Television as Executive Chairman. He left in 1994 after a well-documented fallout with Rupert Murdoch and published his memoirs in a book Full Disclosure in 1996.

Andrew is now Chairman & Editor in Chief of Spectator Magazines and Apollo International Art Mag, 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 acknowledged 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 finger on the political pulse, Andrew speaks on:

• The British Economy
• British Politics
• International Politics and Finance, with a special focus on the UK, US, Europe, and Emerging Markets
• The Media
• Business Leadership in the 21st Century
• How to Make the Digital Revolution Transform Your Company

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