Katie Prescott

Katie Prescott is Technology Business Editor at The Times and an award-winning weekly columnist, specialising in artificial intelligence, digital disruption, and the forces reshaping business and everyday life. Named Tech Commentator of the Year at the 2024 UK Tech Awards, she co-hosts The Times Tech Podcast and interviews the pioneers driving the AI revolution, from ambitious start-ups to global leaders including Microsoft's Satya Nadella and OpenAI's Sam Altman. Previously a Senior Lead Business Presenter for BBC Radio 4's Today Programme, Katie has reported from across the globe and holds a degree in Modern Languages from Oxford. Her Amazon bestselling book, "The Curious Case of Mike Lynch", published in 2025, has earned acclaim for its compelling investigative storytelling. As a keynote speaker, moderator, and event host for organisations including Dell, Accenture, and the British Chambers of Commerce, Katie translates complex technological trends into actionable intelligence, equipping audiences with the clarity and confidence to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunity.

When Katie Prescott published her Amazon bestselling book, "The Curious Case of Mike Lynch", in 2025, she delivered more than an investigative account of one of Britain's most prominent tech entrepreneurs. She offered readers a masterclass in making sense of the forces that shape the technology sector and the lives it touches. Now Technology Business Editor at The Times and co-host of The Times Tech Podcast, Katie has established herself as one of the country's most authoritative and accessible voices on artificial intelligence, digital disruption, and the profound ways technology is transforming business and everyday life. Previously a Senior Lead Business Presenter for BBC Radio 4's Today Programme and a Business Correspondent across BBC News, she has spent her career translating complex developments into actionable intelligence for millions of readers, listeners, and viewers.

Katie's expertise is rooted in years of frontline journalism and unparalleled industry access. Alongside The Sunday Times' West Coast Correspondent Danny Fortson, she interviews the pioneers driving the AI revolution, from ambitious start-ups to global leaders including Microsoft's Satya Nadella and OpenAI's Sam Altman. Her weekly column for The Times' award-winning business section and her role hosting major events for the newspaper have made her a familiar and trusted authority on innovation, cybersecurity, and the metaverse. Recognised as Tech Commentator of the Year at the 2024 UK Tech Awards, Katie has also reported extensively on global stories from COVID-19 to the European debt crisis, covering assignments in Tanzania, Rwanda, China, and the United States, including a posting at the BBC's New York Bureau. Her book on Mike Lynch has earned glowing reviews for its compelling storytelling and investigative depth, cementing her reputation as both journalist and author. A Modern Languages graduate from Oxford, Katie combines linguistic precision with a rare ability to demystify technological change for diverse audiences.

As a keynote speaker, moderator, and event host, Katie equips audiences with the clarity and confidence to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunity. She has spoken at London Tech Week, the AI Summit, and Retail Week, and worked with organisations including Dell, The Investment Association, Accenture, Innovate Finance, the British Chambers of Commerce, the Airport Operators Association, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Whether demystifying AI strategy, exploring the implications of digital transformation, or facilitating high-level panel discussions, Katie connects technological trends to real business outcomes. Her ability to cut through the hype and translate rapid change into practical insight makes her an invaluable asset at conferences, corporate events, and leadership forums where understanding the future is essential to shaping it.