David Jones

David Jones is one of the foremost sports presenters in the UK, fronting Sky Sports flagship football shows Super Sunday and Monday Night Football since 2017.

Through a broadcasting career spanning more than 20 years, he has become a familiar face to football fans. His work on MNF with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher has been credited with bringing new levels of insight into sports TV coverage in the UK.

On Super Sunday, David fronts a star-studded panel of guests that includes former players Graeme Souness, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp, and Micah Richards.

David is an NCTJ trained journalist who joined Sky in 1998 after starting his career with the Derbyshire Times newspaper in Chesterfield. He gained vital experience as a reporter before launching his presenting career in 2002 on Sky Sports News.

In 2007, David became the host of Sky’s Football League matches and since 2012 has been working exclusively on Sky’s Premier League coverage.

He has also covered England internationals, Champions League matches, several major tournaments, and the Olympics.

David also has a unique boardroom experience after almost a decade as a non-executive director, first with Oxford United FC and since 2018 with Sunderland AFC — the team he supported as a boy.

David is also an accomplished event host and has developed a boardroom to business keynote around football data and marginal gains.

David is a keen golfer and hosts an annual fundraising charity day for Blood Cancer UK.

Talk 1: Insights from 25 Years at Sky – Lessons in Leadership, Resilience & Opportunity
A candid, inspiring talk through two decades at the forefront of a global media powerhouse. Ideal for leadership, career development, or corporate culture talks & workshops.

Key themes:
• A 25-year career at Sky: navigating change, growth, and opportunity
• Embracing “luck” and recognising opportunity when it knocks
• Reacting to and learning from failure - and using it as a springboard for success
• How to differentiate yourself and stand out in a competitive workplace
• Behind-the-scenes insights and secrets into Sky’s leadership, culture, and long-term
strategy
• The underrated power of listening - in teams, leadership, and decision-making
• Key takeaways from a decade at the forefront of a high-pressure media environment

Talk 2: What E-Commerce Can Learn from Football – Smarter Thinking in a Data-Driven World
A fresh perspective on business performance through the lens of elite football analytics. This talk uncovers the unexpected parallels of sport and business through data-drive strategies and insights.

Key themes:
• How marginal gains and advanced metrics revolutionised football - and what
businesses can learn?
• Lessons from Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football and its use of data insights and
storytelling
• Real-world case studies: Brentford and Brighton’s rise to established Premier League
Clubs by working smarter through data-first strategy
• Why data models often outperform gut feeling in high-stakes decisions?
• Inside the mind of Matthew Benham – the mastermind behind Brentford FC

Talk 3: From Boardroom to Dressing Room – Building Winning Teams in Business and Sport
Leadership lessons from the world of elite sport, reimagined for today’s corporate leaders. This talk delivers practical frameworks for culture, recruitment, and performance.

Key themes:
• Translating sports leadership to the business world
• Building high-performing teams
• Talent investment strategies that drive results
• The art and science of recruitment - and what sport gets right?
• How performance analysis can transform your business outcomes

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