Michael Ribbeck

Michael has worked in regional journalism for more than 25 years for a number of newspapers including the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, Western Daily Press and Bristol Post.

During the course of his career he has worked as a business editor for a wide range of print and digital publications and helped to launch the SouthWestBusiness website and magazine.

He has interviewed five prime ministers, numerous senior politicians and business leaders and covered many major news events. He spent the 12 months working in public relations but returned to his home town of Manchester to take up the role with the TheBusinessDesk.Com.