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
David Shukman was appointed as the BBC’s first Science Editor in 2012, a role he retired from in the summer of 2021.
He is acclaimed for his innovative reporting from the frontlines of global change. Since joining the BBC in 1983, he has held a series of key positions for the broadcaster, reporting on conflicts, politics, research, and the environment.
For two years, David covered the Troubles in Northern Ireland before being appointed as Defence Correspondent, which took him to Berlin for the fall of the Wall, the Gulf, and some of the former Soviet Union’s most secret nuclear installations. More recently he has covered a range of news items related to the environment and sustainability issues.
Jeremy White is a public speaker and executive editor of Wired, the influential technology and trends magazine that covers the innovations and businesses building the future.
In charge of analysing and identifying emerging trends and technological shifts that will affect both consumers and businesses, Jeremy is an expert speaker in a multitude of subjects from the Internet of Things to AI, smart homes to cybersecurity, autonomous cars to innovation in the financial sector.
His expansive knowledge of the product world and forecasting design and tech trends has seen him be commissioned for consultancy services to some of the world’s largest consumer brands on industrial design and user experience.
Danni Hewson is an accomplished financial commentator, broadcaster, and corporate event host, with over two decades of experience covering business, markets, and personal finance.
Her career began in journalism, but she rose to national prominence as the trusted voice of business news on BBC Radio 5 Live, fronting the flagship programme Wake Up To Money. She also became a familiar presence on BBC Breakfast, the BBC News Channel, and the BBC World Service, where her clear, engaging delivery helped demystify complex financial stories for a wide audience.
Today, Danni serves as a Financial Analyst at AJ Bell, where she delivers expert analysis and insightful commentary on everything from global markets and economic trends to household budgeting and investment strategies. Her work spans broadcast media, digital platforms, and live events. Danni has appeared on a number of media platforms and podcasts, including Talk TV sharing her financial analysis and expertise.
Highly sought after as an MC, panel moderator, and conference chair, Danni has partnered with clients across the corporate sector, financial services, and public bodies. She is also a founding ambassador for AJ Bell’s Money Matters campaign, advocating for greater financial confidence among women, and co-hosts its popular bi-weekly podcast covering practical money topics.
Jeremy Bowen is a journalist with vast knowledge and experience of the Middle East.
From 1995-2000, he was based in Jerusalem as the BBC’s Middle East Correspondent, winning awards from television festivals in New York and Monte Carlo, as well as a Best Breaking News report from the Royal Television Society on the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
During the Kosovo crisis of 1999, he reported extensively from the region, often in dangerous conditions, which included being robbed at gunpoint by bandits whilst reporting from the Albanian border. Since June 2005, he has been working in the newly created role of BBC Middle East Editor.
A political correspondent and presenter for many years with ITV, Alex Forrest Whiting brings authority and panache to all her broadcast work.
She has reported and presented for a variety of national and international news organisations including ITV News, BBC World, Al Jazeera English and Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW) she has a deep knowledge of international affairs.
She is an accomplished event Moderator, Host, Facilitator and Emcee for all corporate and business events.
