Oliver Shah is an award-winning expert in media, leadership and finance and a highly regarded keynote speaker. Best known for being the former Associate Editor and Lead Writer at The Sunday Times, Oliver crafted the business section as an insightful analysis. As a current Trustee at Wincott Foundation, his flourishing platform has made him one of the most respected voices in British Business journalism and a Business Journalist of the Year 2017.
Oliver earned a BA Hons in English Literature at Cambridge University. He then began his career as a Reporter for Adfero, where he covered local journalism. Oliver proceeded to gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism from City, St George’s University of London, and moved into business writing as Chief Reporter at Financial Times Business. Establishing himself as a leading commentator, in 2010, he joined The Sunday Times, where his career thrived as he rose through the ranks to become Associate Editor and Leader Writer.
After leaving The Sunday Times in 2025, he founded Newcome Advisory, where he provides high-quality media advice for boards and investors to develop their business. Oliver shares his insight across the globe with his book ‘Damaged Goods’, published in 2018, which examines the collapse of Sir Philip Green’s business empire. Additionally, he writes a weekly column in the Green Street News on real estate regarding critical issues such as market trends and finding resilience during financial periods.
Oliver's inspirational achievements have not gone unnoticed, as he was named Business Journalist of the year at the 2017 Press Awards and the London Press Club Awards for his investigation into Sir Phillip Green. Alongside his written work, Oliver is a frequent voice throughout radio and television with guest appearances on Radio 4’s Today Programme, The BBC News, BBC 5 Live and Sky News. Oliver engages his audience with memorable and energised keynotes that both inform and inspire others seeking knowledge on the current and future state of the nation.
Oliver Shah's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Business Leadership
- Finance
- Reputational Growth
- The Geo-Economic State of Play
- The Intersection Between Business and Politics
- 2025 - Founded Newcome Advisory
- 2025 - Trustee at Wincott Foundation
- 2017 - Named Business Journalist of the Year at The Press Awards
- 2010 - Began working at The Sunday Times
- 2009 - Reporter at City AM
- 2007 - Chief Reporter, Investment Advisor at Financial Times Business
- 2005 - Reporter at Adfero
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