Christiane Amanpour is a name that is today almost synonymous with journalism. Recipient of twelve News and Documentary Emmy Awards and four Peabody Awards, Christiane, host of Amanpour and Company, is a force to be reckoned with. Chief International Anchor for CNN for the better part of her career, Christiane has accumulated experience and stories that few others can boast of. She can now be hired to speak at a wide range of events.
Soon after she received her degree in journalism from the University of Rhode Island in 1983, Christiane joined the CNN Headquarters, working as an entry-level assistant on the international assignment desk. From there to securing her reputation as one of the most widely recognised and revered journalists in the world, Christiane has achieved incredible success. In the course of her career, she has been able to interview some of the most sought-after personalities in pivotal moments of world history – including former British PM Tony Blair and Pakistani President Parvez Musharraf right after 9/11, ‘Colonel’ Moammar Gadhafi of Libya during the Arab Spring, Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak before he was deposed, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani after his election victory, and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff after her country was eliminated from the 2014 World Cup semi-final.
Christiane is best known for her revolutionary on-ground reportage and was awarded with a Courage in Journalism Award. A humanitarian, she has used her voice to speak against the violence during the 1991 Gulf War, the 2003 American-led invasion of Iraq, the genocide and wreckage during the Bosnian War, the torture of prisoners by the government factions in Syria, and countless other similar instances. Her being appointed CBE for her services to Journalism and inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame speaks volumes of Christiane’s talents as a journalist and humanitarian. Most recently she received the Columbia Journalism Award – the most prestigious award given out by the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of the Press and the Safety of Journalists, Christiane is looked up to by everyone in her field. Whether it was through her show Amanpour on CNN International, her appearance on BBC where she raised her voice against the Boko Haram abducting 200 Nigerian school girls in 2014, or in her capacity as a Board Member of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Christiane Amanpour has always used her platform to raise awareness. A journalist and speaker par excellence, she is now available to speak at your next event. If you are looking for a speaker with a glowing career to their credit, book Christiane Amanpour.
