Robert Peston has enjoyed a successful career in the media, with previous roles such as political editor, economic editor and business editor for BBC News. Particularly renowned for his tremendous coverage in the late 2000’s financial crisis, in which he expertly covered the Northern Rock Crisis, Robert has been inundated with awards and accolades as a testament to his prowess as a reporter. A highly accomplished speaker, that was voted as the highest-rated finance and business journalist via a poll, Robert Peston is available to hire for your next event to share his expertise of the current political landscape.
Best known as a presenter and reporter, Robert is famed for presenting Peston, a weekly political discussion show, and is the Political Editor of ITV News. Robert is also famed for holding the position of Business Editor for the BBC for over a decade. The recipient of the Harold Wincott Senior Financial Journalist of the Year and Wincott Young Financial Journalist of the Year, Robert is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things finance- enabling him to be the ideal event speaker to discuss the topical subject. Uniquely placed to discuss and share anecdotes from one of the most turbulent times in British finance as well as being able to deliver insights and projections about the future of British and global finance during a time where Brexit seems imminent, Robert is an ideal speaker.
Robert has also authored four books, titled Who Runs Britain?, How the Super-Rich are Changing Our Lives, WTF? and How Do We Fix This Mess?. Also the publisher of Gordon Brown’s biography, Robert has also been named as Business Journalist of the Year and 2009 Political Journalist of the Year. Blessed with an ability to acquire information, insights and knowledge that are seemingly impossible to find, it is no surprise Robert has also been named as the winner of Granada Televisions What the Papers Say Investigative Journalist of the Year.
Robert's illustrious career has also seen him receive the Specialist Journalist of the Year, Television Journalist of the Year, Broadcast News Journalism Award, Foundation's Radio Programme of the Year Award and many more. Also the Scoop of the Year winner for his incredible work on the Northern Rock Crisis, Robert has also previously held important positions at both the Financial Times and the Sunday Telegraph. The current Chairman of the charity Hospice UK, Robert is also booked as a speaker or host for a range of corporate events. When booked as a speaker or host, Robert uses his decades of experience at the forefront of British media to share his expertise of important subjects of politics, economics and finance. A person who is no stranger to entertaining and commanding an audience, when looking for the perfect host or speaker look no further than Robert Peston.
