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Ashley Armstrong is one of the most respected and recognised names in business journalism.
With an impressive career spanning multiple national newsrooms, including being the only journalist to cross directly from The Sun to The Financial Times, she has become recognised for her reporting on some of the biggest stories in business.
Since joining the FT as Chief UK Business Correspondent in June 2025 she has had multiple front pages and broken stories interrogating the ties between business and politics, including the implosion of Peter Mandelson’s lobby business Global Counsel.
As Business Editor at The Sun Ashley brought some of the biggest business stories to life for a tabloid readership, including the Liz Truss market meltdown and cost of living crisis, and invited FTSE 100 chief executives to guest edit her daily page in the UK’s biggest selling newspaper.
Before her stint at The Sun she spent three years at The Times as Retail and M&A Editor where she broke market moving scoops during pandemic lockdowns.
Prior to that Ashley spent six and a half years at The Telegraph as Retail Editor and initially M&A correspondent. She won PRCA City journalist of the year in 2022.
Ashley started her career in financial journalism in 2008 at City AM, two weeks before Lehman Brothers collapsed.
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You can book Ashley Armstrong through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ashley's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ashley Armstrong's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ashley tailored to your event.
Ashley Armstrong speaks on Business & Management, Customer Experience, Economics, Economics & Finance, Facilitators & Moderators. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ashley to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ashley Armstrong for events worldwide, subject to Ashley's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ashley Armstrong is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ashley can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ashley Armstrong on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ashley can offer.
Ashley Armstrong delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ashley Armstrong's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Customer Experience, Economics, Economics & Finance, Facilitators & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Ashley's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ashley Armstrong can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Customer Experience, Economics, Economics & Finance, Facilitators & Moderators is relevant. Details of Ashley's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ashley Armstrong is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ashley Armstrong, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ashley's current availability for your dates.