Former editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie started his media career when he was 16. In 1982 Kelvin MacKenzie was appointed editor of The Sun and stayed there for 12 years. Prior to this he was the managing editor of the New York Post. Kelvin MacKenzie’s subsequent roles included being... Read more
Former editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie started his media career when he was 16. In 1982 Kelvin MacKenzie was appointed editor of The Sun and stayed there for 12 years. Prior to this he was the managing editor of the New York Post.
Kelvin MacKenzie’s subsequent roles included being managing director of BSkyB and deputy chief executive and group managing director of Mirror Group.
In November 1998, Kelvin MacKenzie became chairman and chief executive of the Wireless Group plc, which owned Talk Radio, which re-launched as talkSPORT. In 2005, The Wireless Group was sold to Ulster TV for £100 million.
In May 2007 Kelvin Mackenzie presented A Tabloid Is Born, on the BBC. Since then, his media activity has included standing in for Nick Ferrari on LBC, and appearing on “Sport Relief Does The Apprentice” on the BBC and It Pays to Watch on Channel Five.
He has now returned to his first love of journalism and writes a column for the Sun, contributes to the Spectator and regularly broadcasts and guests on television.
In 2011 Kelvin MacKenzie launched the online TV channel Sports Tonight, describing the channel as “Sky Sports News meets TalkSport”.
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You can book Kelvin MacKenzie through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Kelvin's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Kelvin MacKenzie'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 Kelvin tailored to your event.
Kelvin MacKenzie speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Kelvin to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Kelvin MacKenzie for events worldwide, subject to Kelvin'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 Kelvin MacKenzie 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 Kelvin can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Kelvin MacKenzie 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 Kelvin can offer.
Kelvin MacKenzie 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.
Kelvin MacKenzie's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Kelvin'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.
Kelvin MacKenzie can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Kelvin'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 Kelvin MacKenzie 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 Kelvin MacKenzie, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Kelvin's current availability for your dates.