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Ben Thompson
Navigate global business and political change with Ben Thompson, speaker and BBC News anchor specialising in international finance and geopolitics. An experienced event host and emcee, Ben brings clarity and authority to complex global issues, delivering confident, informed guidance for senior audiences and international events.
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.
Ben Thompson brings unmatched authority and clarity to every event, drawing on decades of global reporting for the BBC to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Secure Ben as your speaker to ensure your audience benefits from insightful, balanced discussion led by a trusted international broadcaster.
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To book Ben Thompson, email ben.thompson@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Ben's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
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Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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