A leading business and financial journalist, Steph McGovern has continually entertained and earned the respect of the British general public. Having presented and hosted both programmes and news broadcasts for the likes of the BBC and Channel 4, Steph is renowned for her expertise in financial journalism and has presented a variety of money-related programmes. With a diverse career as a presenter behind her, Steph is now often booked as a speaker and conference host for corporate clients, with previous clients including the Chartered Institute of Building and NCFE.
Best known for her career cultivating the top financial and business news bulletins, Steph is currently the presenter of Steph’s Packed Lunch. Throughout her career she has been at the forefront of British TV, formerly acting as the lead producer of financial news during the financial crash and the main producer of financial news for the ‘Today’ programme. She has also presented a number of financial related programmes, such as when she was the co-presenter of Shop Well for Less and the presenter of Wake Up to Money and On the Money for BBC Radio 5.
Steph originally joined the BBC completing work experience on the programme Tomorrow’s World. Forging a reputation for her talents in journalism, Steph was soon given the opportunity to present a variety of shows. She has formerly presented on the One, Six and Ten O’clock News for the BBC and was BBC Breakfast’s main business presenter. Alongside her presenting work, Steph also attended the University College London, graduating in Science Communication and Policy. She has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Teesside University. Other presenting roles of Steph’s include Pocket Money Pitch, Can Britain Have a Pay Rise? and Watchdog. She has also appeared as a panellist and hosted Have I Got News for You, showing her versatility as a presenter to go from important subjects of business and finance to comedy. Most recently, Steph appeared in the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
A versatile presenter with a diverse career already behind her, Steph McGovern is now booked as a speaker and host for corporate events. Having spearheaded some of the biggest financial and business-related news bulletins, Steph is revered for her expertise on the topics and her personable character gives her the perfect qualities for event hosting. With previous clients such as the Chartered Institute for Building and NCFE, Steph is commended for being professional and approachable, with clients not hesitating to recommend her to other corporate clients. When looking for an expert host with knowledge on topical subjects, look no further than Steph McGovern.
