Ian Williams

Ian Williams

Liverpool born, New York based author & broadcaster Ian Williams has been covering international politics, business and finance for more than two decades and has reported from around fifty countries, ranging from Kazakhstan to Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and the Caribbean. His books include “Rum: A Social & Sociable History” and he is currently working on “A Global History of Tequila & Mezcal,” hence a continuing interest in spirits branding that has led to other premium brands. His Speculator column, in Investor Relations magazine takes an offbeat look at economics and business and he has also been a regular contributor to FTSE Global Markets and Emerging Markets Report, China Economic Review and the Asia Times, covering macroeconomic and development issues and business. His bylines range from the Baptist Times to Penthouse and Hustler, taking in the Financial Times and others on the way with TV credits including Good Morning America, O’Reilly, Cavuto, & Velshi. Tweet: #deadlinepundit