Journalists bring a unique skill-set, including storytelling, research, and clear, concise messaging expertise. Their ability to distil complex information into engaging narratives allows businesses to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences. Whether it’s crafting an impactful corporate presentation, hosting an event, or creating professional video content, journalists ensure that the key messages are delivered compellingly while maintaining accuracy and credibility.
Great Business Speakers’ personalised approach can help you find the perfect journalist. By leveraging our vast network and understanding of what makes a strong communicator, we can create a personalised shortlist of journalists who match your requirements. We can match your business with a journalist who can elevate the narrative and ensure that the final message resonates with your target audience, all while reflecting company values.
Discover our Journalists below, or contact the team at Great Business Speakers to enquire or book. +44 1753 439 289
Afua Hagan is a journalist, broadcaster, TV and radio presenter, TEDx speaker, event host, moderator, and royal commentator. Opinionated, charismatic, and thought-provoking, Afua is one of Britain’s leading voices on inclusion, diversity, and social mobility.
A familiar face across British and international media, Afua regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning and Good Morning Britain, Channel 5’s Vanessa, on the BBC, Sky News, NBC, CNN, CTV News, News Central Africa, and LBC. She has also presented for TalkTv, appearing on The Talk and hosting The Royal Tea, and is widely recognised as an authoritative commentator on the British Royal Family.
Afua has delivered keynote speeches, moderated panels and hosted events for organisations including Retail Week, the NHS, HSBC, Compare the Market, Inmarsat and Cambridgeshire Police, earning a reputation for combining insight, authenticity and humour with compelling storytelling.
Recognised for her contributions to broadcasting, Afua has received honours from the Black Women in Business Awards and the Women4Africa Awards.
Rob Osborne is an award-winning broadcast journalist, presenter, and event host known for sharp interviewing, warmth on stage, and authentic storytelling.
Best known for his work with ITV News, Rob has reported on and presented some of the biggest stories in politics, society, business, and the Royal Family, interviewing leading figures from across public life. He has built a reputation for making complex issues clear, engaging, and relevant to audiences through live broadcasting, current affairs, and documentary making.
Alongside broadcasting, Rob is an experienced live host and moderator, trusted by national organisations to lead conferences, awards ceremonies, panel discussions, and high-profile events with professionalism, humour, and authority. Whether he is interviewing leading politicians, hosting business leaders, or energising a conference room, Rob brings credibility, intelligence, and humanity to every stage.
Cybersecurity Speaker Joe Tidy blends investigative journalism with clear, actionable guidance for a wide variety of audiences. With a reputation for tracking down cybercriminals and unpacking complex threats for mainstream viewers, he helps leaders, teams, and students understand risk and act with confidence.
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Joe Tidy Cybersecurity Speaker engagements really deliver when you need credible reporting insight, practical security steps, and stories that stick.
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Joe Tidy is a UK-based cybersecurity reporter and speaker who explains evolving digital threats, why they matter, and what audiences can do next to protect themselves.
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His in-demand talks cover emerging cybercrime, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and resilience, with examples from BBC reporting and UK sector realities.
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Sally is a journalist and broadcaster, is the anchor of the State of the World Podcast on YouTube, and spent eight years as an international correspondent for Sky News.
She is a seasoned journalist with years of experience on the frontlines of global events, in the studio and from the field. Sally has covered some of the biggest breaking news stories in recent history, including the war in Ukraine, the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan, the tumultuous US elections, the Israel-Gaza war, and the early days of the pandemic.
Lyse Doucet is the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, reporting on global events with a focus on Asia and the Middle East. As one of the channel’s senior presenters, Lyse anchors programmes from the studio and the field for BBC World and the World Service.
She began her journalism career after studying international relations in her native Canada. She initially worked in Africa before joining the BBC, where her first assignment took her back to Africa. She has since been posted to Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Renowned as one of the channel’s most knowledgeable and respected commentators, Lyse has an extensive understanding of the politics, culture, and commerce of the Middle East. She also offers insights into the broader geopolitical landscape. Fluent in English and French, she is also conversational in Dari and Arabic.
Fearless, frank, funny, and friendly, Beverley Turner is a GB News presenter with more than 20 years’ experience in broadcast journalism.
She has also worked for ITV, BBC Radio 5, and TBC Radio.
She currently co-hosts Britain’s Newsroom, the UK’s most popular and fastest growing mid-morning TV news show, covering major stories and interviewing politicians and members of the British public.
She is a Patron for the Family Planning Association (FPA).
Whether booked as a women’s health speaker or a recognisable host, Beverley Turner is entertaining and truly insightful. Her ability to engage an audience leaves a lasting impression, positively influencing ever area of their lives.
Robert Peston is the Political Editor for ITV, presenter of the politics show Peston, and The Rest Is Money podcast. He is also the founder of the education Charity Speakers For Schools.
He has written several critically acclaimed non-fiction and fiction books, including How to Run Britain (2024) on fixing the issues in the UK, and his thriller The Crash (2023).
For over a decade, he worked at the BBC as Economics Editor and Business Editor. He has also worked at the Financial Times as their Political Editor, Financial Editor, and Head of Investigations.
He has won over 30 awards for his journalism, including Specialist Journalist of the Year and Scoop of the Year from the Royal Television Society.
Ian King’s career did not start in journalism, but in finance, as a business analyst at Midland Bank (now HSBC). He then moved into journalism in 1994, working as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph. Ian later held senior roles at The Guardian, Mail on Sunday, The Sun (as business editor), and The Times (as business and city editor), earning numerous accolades, including Business Journalist of the Year at the UK Press Awards and at the London Press Club Awards.
He has interviewed everyone from FTSE-100 CEOs, three Governor of the Bank of England, and global Prime Ministers.
After joining Sky New in 2014, their head of news John Ryley noted, “Ian’s credentials are impeccable. He is a powerhouse in business journalism, and I know he will make a real impact with our viewers”.
Steph McGovern is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, best known for presenting economic programmes and her own lunchtime programme, Steph’s Packed Lunch (2020-23).
Working in financial journalism for over 15 years – with eight years at BBC Breakfast – Steph has reported from all over the UK covering economic news, as well as broadcasting live from over 500 businesses.
Steph is openly gay and has used her platform – which includes over 500,000 social media followers – to increase diversity and acceptance in high-profile industries such as hers.
Maeve Campbell is one of the UK’s most coveted climate journalists, bringing a deep level of expertise in sustainability and wider environmental issues.
A presenter and producer for Channel 4 News, Maeve already has an impressive track record hosting and moderating at the prestigious Blue Earth Summit, and Channel 4’s first ever Climate Summit.
Maeve is also a columnist for Forbes, a media advisor for the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, a moderator, MC, and keynote speaker, covering topics such as sustainability, climate change, green innovation, and the environment.
Romilly Weeks is a news broadcaster who has covered events from all over the globe for ITV News.
She has covered royalty – from the sad days of royal deaths to the happier occasions of weddings; politics, from the positivity of election days to the votes of no confidence, and warfare as far and wide as Iraq and Ukraine.
Sasha Qadri is an engaging TV News Presenter, with a CV that includes Sky News, Channel 4, CNBC, and Reuters.
For many years, she has been a popular corporate events moderator, hosing business events, panels and roundtable discussions, as well as interviewing high-profile figures. She also works regularly for Bloomberg, where she shapes editorial content for events and moderates business conversations for Bloomberg Live. Sasha hosts international events, interviewing government ministers and CEOs on topics ranging from humanising AI to fintech disruption
Sasha’s genuine warmth and compassion, her journalistic background, and her ease presenting means Sasha is the perfect professional addition to any live or virtual event.
Ian Hawkins is an author and business journalist who has worked for CBS, Reuters, and BBC World.
Business journalism has taken Ian from pharmaceutical labs in Gothenburg to water purification in Nicaragua, filming from a helicopter over an active volcano and dodging muggers in Panama City.
He is currently Head of Content at CVTV and Swoop, and is also a News and Investigations Editor for Swoop, covering topics that affect the health of SMEs.
Ian has recently been named Netflix’s official Speaking and Storytelling Coach.
He is now a popular keynote speaker, event host, and moderator. He has hosted events across Europe, Australia, and the United States, and coached cabinet ministers, CEOs, and Olympians.
As one of the UK’s leading sports presenters and commentators, Jacqui Oatley MBE is a respected and popular reporter and broadcaster journalist who made history in 2007 as the first female commentator on Match of the Day and has been racking up the “firsts” ever since.
In 2015, Jacqui was named in The Independent as the 8th most influential woman in sport.
Jacqui Oatley is currently the lead commentator on Sky Sports, covering the FA Women’s Super League and presents EFL on Quest as well as darts events for ITV Sport.
Hannah MacInnes is a broadcaster, journalist, and podcast host. She is frequently heard on Times Radio, and also hosts the How To Academy’s live programmes and podcast. Hannah is proficient interviewer, having sat down with the likes of Bill Clinton, Melinda Gates, and Dame Jane Goodall.
She is a sought-after speaker and presenter, and has hosted the Nibbies British Book Awards Podcast, the Klosters Forum Podcast, and presents at major literary events and climate summits.
Dominic O’Connell is one of the UK’s leading business commentators and broadcasters.
A former Sunday Times business editor and BBC Radio 4 Today programme business presenter, he is now a business presenter for Times Radio and columnist for The Times.
He is now a much sought-after keynote speaker, top moderator and facilitator, and event MC.
Zoe Kleinman is one of the UK’s most prominent technology journalists, with a career spanning nearly two decades.
Known for her insightful reporting on some of the most significant technological developments of our time, Zoe has established herself as a trusted voice in the tech world, breaking down complex topics for a broad audience.
Covering everything from cyber-security breaches and hacking scandals to the latest developments in AI and autonomous vehicles, Zoe brings cutting-edge tech stories to millions worldwide. Her reports feature across a wide range of platforms, including BBC News, BBC World News, BBC World Service, and Radio 4’s Today programme, making complex tech topics accessible to a global audience.
In 2021, Zoe was appointed Technology Editor at the BBC. In this role, she leads the BBC’s coverage of tech developments, reporting on everything from cybercrime and social media trends to the impact of AI and the ethical dilemmas surrounding emerging technologies. As part of her work, Zoe explains how technological innovations are influencing industries, shaping economies, and altering the fabric of society.
Her reporting is often distinguished by its accessibility. Zoe has a gift for making even the most complicated technological advancements understandable to the average person, demystifying complex concepts like blockchain, quantum computing, and the metaverse. Her style is approachable, informative, and engaging, which has earned her a loyal following both in the UK and internationally.
Zoe is a familiar face not only on the BBC but also at technology conferences and events. She is a regular speaker at industry panels, where she discusses Artificial Intelligence, innovation and trends in technology, as well as the role of the media in informing the public about the complexities of technological advancements.
A confident and entertaining speaker who is in demand as a host, chair, panellist and lecturer, Zoe’s expertise and knowledge of the tech sector is brought to life by her engaging style.
Roger Harrabin is an award-winning British journalist best known for his extensive work in environmental, energy and climate change reporting.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has significantly shaped and enhanced the public’s understanding of climate science, energy policy, and environmental issues, primarily through his work with the BBC, where he was an Energy and Environment Analyst.
He became one of the most respected voices in the field, offering in-depth analysis of complex environmental topics and their implications on a global scale. Currently, he writes for the Guardian, FT, Independent and BusinessGreen.
Pippa Crerar is a multi-award-winning political journalist who has covered Westminster and international politics for more than two decades, reporting on six general elections, seven prime ministers, and many major news stories, from the Iraq war and the financial crash to Brexit and parliamentary scandals.
She is currently the political editor at The Guardian and previously held the same position at the Daily Mirror, where she exposed the Partygate scandal during the Covid lockdown.
A familiar face across major broadcast outlets like Sky News, ITV, Channel 4, and the BBC, where she presents Radio 4’s The Week In Westminster, Pippa has even been depicted in Michael Winterbottom’s six-part drama This England, focussed on Boris Johnson and his government.
As a multi-award-winning journalist, she holds titles such as Journalist of the Year from the London Press Club, the Society of Editors, and the British Journalism Awards. Her impressive accolades include Political Journalist of the Year, Scoop of the Year, Investigation of the Year, the Hugh Cudlipp Award, and Women In Journalism’s Woman of the Year.
A warm, witty, and authoritative speaker, Pippa is an accomplished presenter at events in the political world and beyond.
Oliver Burkeman is a British author and journalist known for his work on psychology, self-help, and productivity.
Oliver was a long-time columnist for The Guardian, where he wrote the popular This Column Will Change Your Life for 14 years from 2006 to 2020. The column explored various aspects of personal development, happiness, and productivity, often challenging conventional wisdom.
He has also written for The New York Times, Psychologies, New Philosopher, and The Wall Street Journal.
The theme of Oliver’s work often revolves around the paradoxes of modern life, particularly how the pursuit of efficiency and happiness can sometimes lead to the opposite effect. He questions the relentless pursuit of productivity and the pressure to constantly optimise one’s life, advocating instead for a more measured, thoughtful approach that acknowledges life’s inherent limitations.
His focus on acceptance, mindfulness, and philosophical inquiry offers a counter-narrative to the more superficial aspects of the self-help industry.
Naomi Kerbel is a communications expert with over 12 years of experience working in TV Journalism for Bloomberg, CNBC, and Sky News.
Before working on TV News, she worked as a Corporate Access Originator for Goldman Sachs, bringing together investors and corporate clients in the FTSE100. She also worked as an International Investor Access Consultant for Edison Investment Research.
Naomi is also a successful podcast host, award judge, ambassador, advisor, and BAFTA member.
