Making her fame on the big screens of British television, June initially started her career broadcasting with Kiss 100 radio station. Finding a passion for broadcasting and entertaining the public, June later became MTV UK and Ireland presenter of the MTV Dance Floor Chart and a prominent face of the T4 section on Channel 4. From that point on the presenting and television roles flooded June’s way, with presenting credits including Your Face or Mine?, Dirty Laundry, Playing it Straight, Smash Hits Poll Winners Party and Party in the Park.
Proving to be a hit with the general public, June soon became well known for her charming personality and ability to work the crowds. Before long she was scouted as a guest panellist on the ITV programme Loose Women. Entertaining thousands, June made various appearances as a guest on the show before ultimately becoming a regular Loose Women panellist, leaving in 2016. Proving popular as a panellist, June has also appeared on panel shows such as Question Time, 8 Out of 4 Cats, Have I Got News For You?, Nevermind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Juice. June has also made regular appearances as a presenter for the Sky News programme The Pledge.
Most recently, June was appointed as the Director of Creative Diversity for the BBC. In this role, June is at the helm of improving the diversity and inclusion of the broadcaster and how this is represented and portrayed. A prominent ambassador for the BBC, June is frequently seen championing diversity and advocating the need for change in the workplace and improved representation of minorities in the media. In support of her advocacy for diversity, June has authored two books titled Diversify: Six Degrees of Integration and The Power of Women discussing topical issues surrounding the subject. June also co-founded the WIE Network, an international conference surrounding the topics of gender equality, female excellence and empowerment and founded the Decide Now Act Summit.
Appointed MBE and OBE for her commitment to broadcasting, it is without a doubt that June Sarpong has become one of the most well-known faces across British television. A public favourite, June is now highly sought as a public speaker, sought to cover the course of her illustrious broadcasting career and her mission to create a more diverse and inclusive world. Covering topics such as diversification in the workplace, creative diversity, social change, women’s rights and fulfilling potential, June is the ideal speaker to encourage positive change amongst your audience and be a huge hit at all corporate events.
