Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson is a BBC News anchor and presenter, best known to audiences as a regular face of BBC Breakfast and the BBC’s global business coverage. With more than two decades at the BBC, he is recognised for his authoritative handling of international business, finance, and major world events, shaped by extensive experience reporting from global financial and political centres. Ben currently presents the BBC’s flagship morning programme, BBC Breakfast, and co-hosts Business Today across the BBC’s domestic and international news channels. His career has taken him across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, covering financial crises, geopolitical change, and market volatility. He previously served as the BBC’s Middle East Business Correspondent during the Dubai Financial Crisis and the Arab Spring, and later as North America Business Correspondent, reporting from Wall Street through Hurricane Sandy and a period of intense economic and political uncertainty. Ben is highly regarded for facilitating informed discussion, guiding conversations with clarity, balance, and precision. His broadcasting background makes him a trusted choice for live events, conferences, and panel moderation, where he ensures topics are explored rigorously and accessibly. He helps audiences navigate complex global issues by framing discussion clearly and keeping focus on the facts that matter most. Book Ben Thompson to host your event with authority, professionalism, and a globally informed perspective that audiences recognise and trust.