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Oliver Shah

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Former Associate Editor and Business Editor at The Sunday Times
Named business journalist of the year at the 2017 London Press Club Awards
Expert on business leadership, finance, reputational growth, and business and politics

Oliver Shah is a leading commentator on business and finance, recognised for his sharp analysis of the forces shaping companies, markets, and leadership. For fifteen years he was a central figure at The Sunday Times, where he rose to Associate Editor and Business Editor, establishing its business section as essential reading for senior decision makers. Oliver has a reputation for asking the difficult questions and delivering clear-eyed reporting on corporate Britain. His investigative work on Sir Philip Green and the collapse of BHS earned him the title of Business Journalist of the Year at both the Press Awards and the London Press Club Awards. His book, Damaged Goods, offered a detailed account of the retail magnate and the wider decline of the high street, securing his place as one of the most authoritative voices in the field. Having stepped back from The Sunday Times in 2025, Oliver founded Newcome Advisory, a firm providing independent guidance to boards, chairs, chief executives, and investors on reputation and communications strategy. He also serves as a trustee of the Wincott Foundation, which supports excellence in economic and financial journalism, and writes a regular real estate column for Green Street News. With a career spanning frontline reporting, advisory work, and broadcasting, Oliver brings a unique perspective on the intersection of business, finance, and politics. His insight is valued by leaders navigating reputational challenges, shifting markets, and an uncertain global landscape. His ability to cut through complexity has made him one of the most trusted business commentators of his generation. Book Oliver for a refreshingly candid, expertly informed perspective that will challenge your team's thinking and strengthen your organisation's approach to business.

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Oliver Shah, award-winning business journalist and founder of Newcome Advisory, brings unparalleled insights on corporate reputation management from his distinguished 15-year career at The Sunday Times. Book this authoritative voice on business leadership to help your organisation navigate the complex intersection of commerce, politics, and public perception with practical frameworks for building stakeholder trust.

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Oliver delivers candid, insightful commentary with clarity and authority. His sessions challenge conventional thinking, offering sharp analysis and practical guidance on business, finance, and reputation for senior leaders.

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