Executive Advisor & Veteran

Ian King Los Angeles

Owner and Managing Partner of Kings Consultants LLC in Studio City, California — a Marine Corps and Navy veteran devoted to problem solving and crisis management.

Ian King Los Angeles has built a career on disciplined problem solving, steady crisis management, and clear judgment under pressure. From the School of Infantry to the Pentagon, and from the courtroom to the boardroom, Ian King blends principled military service, business acumen, and legal training. Today he advises leaders and organizations that value composure, integrity, and results when the stakes are highest.

Portrait of Ian King, owner of Kings Consultants LLC in Studio City, California.

Kings Consultants LLC

Studio City, California

Advisory

About

A life shaped by service, study, and steady leadership

Ian King is an executive advisor based in Studio City, California, where he serves as owner and managing partner of Kings Consultants LLC. His work centers on problem solving and crisis management — helping leaders navigate complex, high-pressure situations with clarity and composure. You can find a concise overview of his career on his professional profile.

His path is defined by discipline. Ian King began his military service as an enlisted Infantry Marine and went on to earn a commission, ultimately serving as a Navy Lieutenant. Along the way he was recognized as a Company Honor Man, graduated at the top of his class at the School of Infantry, and earned a meritorious promotion — a pattern of achievement that would continue into his professional and academic life.

Alongside his service, Ian King pursued a demanding course of education spanning political science, business, and law. That combination informs the way he approaches every engagement: analytically, ethically, and with an eye toward durable outcomes. A broader collection of his writing and public work is gathered on his central links hub. Whether advising a firm or leading a team, he brings the same principled focus he learned in uniform to the challenges of modern business.

Professional Background

Advisory work grounded in judgment and experience

A snapshot of Ian King's current roles is also reflected in his business profile.

01Business Firm

Senior Advisor

Serves as a senior advisor with a business firm, guiding leadership through strategy, judgment calls, and high-stakes decisions.

02Kings Consultants LLC

Owner & Managing Partner

Leads Kings Consultants LLC in Studio City, California, partnering with clients to solve difficult problems and steer organizations through change.

03Advisory Practice

Crisis Management & Problem Solving

Specializes in crisis management and problem solving — bringing composure, structure, and clear thinking to situations where the stakes are highest.

Education

Political science, business, and the law

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

    University of Southern California

  • Master of Business Administration

    Institution not stated

  • Law School

    University of San Diego

Merit ScholarScholarship covering 75% of tuition
Framed diplomas including a University of Southern California Bachelor of Arts and a University of San Diego School of Law Juris Doctor.
Academic credentials, including degrees from USC and the University of San Diego School of Law.
Marine recruits in camouflage uniforms holding a unit guidon flag.

Military Service

From the infantry to the Pentagon

Ian King's record of service spans the Marine Corps and the Navy, including a role as a Public Affairs Advisor — work also noted in his press profile.

  • Enlisted Infantry Marine
  • Navy LT.
  • Marine Corps Company Honor Man
  • School of Infantry — top of class
  • Meritorious promotion
  • US Navy Officer Candidate School Honor Graduate
  • Navy LT. Public Affairs Advisor to an Admiral
  • Navy LT. Pentagon Staff Member for the Secretary of Defense

Work Focus

Four disciplines at the core of the work

Problem Solving

Breaking down complex challenges into clear, workable solutions.

Crisis Management

Steady, composed leadership when the pressure is highest.

Business

Strategy and advisory grounded in real-world experience.

Law

Legal training that sharpens analysis and judgment.

Ian King and volunteers in masks and gloves serving prepared meals in a community kitchen.

Community & Philanthropy

Giving back through hands-on service

Beyond his professional work, Ian King is committed to service in his community — volunteering his time to help prepare and serve meals for those in need. It is the same ethic of duty that has shaped his career, carried into everyday life.

He shares reflections on service, leadership, and community on his writing and articles.

Personal Interests

Away from the work

A few of the pursuits Ian King enjoys are shared across his personal blog.

Ian King wearing a cap and sunglasses beside a white horse at a stable.

Horse Riding

Ian King playing an arcade basketball game with a child at a family entertainment center.

Mini-Golf & Games

Exercise & Home Gym

A steady commitment to fitness and discipline.

A rescued brown and black shepherd dog sitting on green grass.

Rescued Shepherd Dog