Marion King has been CAO Payments, Managing Director at RBS since 2015, and was previously President of MasterCard UK and Ireland from March 2012 to January 2015. Prior to that she was CEO of VocaLink (2002-2012), a specialist payments partner to banks, corporate partners and government departments. She held all... Read more
Marion King has been CAO Payments, Managing Director at RBS since 2015, and was previously President of MasterCard UK and Ireland from March 2012 to January 2015. Prior to that she was CEO of VocaLink (2002-2012), a specialist payments partner to banks, corporate partners and government departments. She held all leadership aspects of this 1000 staff business and led VocaLink to achieving €200m turnover, through transformation and regulatory initiatives. Marion is an accomplished business leader equipped with a commanding track record of driving growth through innovation, change and superlative people leadership.
In 2000, Marion founded PeoplePC Europe, as the European arm of the US parent company, providing internet services. She developed a unique business model providing clients with complete connected IT solutions for use in the homes of e-commuting employees, backed by full supply chain management. She successfully sold the business to a UK supply chain operator.
Marion is continually recognised for her outstanding achievements. In 2004, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award – Women in Business & Finance (WIBF) and in 2010 she was the Winner of the First Women Awards. She has been a finalist for many awards, most recently in 2011, for the KMPG Entrepreneur of the Year. She is a freeman of the City of London, and holds memberships with the Royal Society of Arts and Business in the Community. She is a non-executive Director of Fastmarkets Ltd (commodity trading).
Marion has proven management experience across diverse businesses and international territories, with extensive Asia experience gained with Reuters when she was Managing Director of the East Asia division in 1997, and in her subsequent role as Managing Director of Global Transaction Services.
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You can book Marion King through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Marion's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Marion King'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 Marion tailored to your event.
Marion King 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 Marion to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Marion King for events worldwide, subject to Marion'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 Marion King 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 Marion can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Marion King 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 Marion can offer.
Marion King 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.
Marion King's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Marion'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.
Marion King 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 Marion'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 Marion King 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 Marion King, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Marion's current availability for your dates.