After Dinner SpeakersRobert Peston is ITV’s Political Editor.
He also hosts ITV’s politics and news interview programme, ‘Peston‘.
Robert provides in-depth coverage of the latest developments in Westminster and conducts interviews with key national and international figures.
Additionally, he co-hosts the podcast ‘The Rest Is Money‘ with Steph McGovern, where they decode economic jargon and explore essential financial issues past and present.
Before his ITV role, Robert was the BBC’s Economics Editor, where he illuminated the stories behind the statistics and explained the impacts of domestic, European, and global economic changes.
Previously, as the BBC’s Business Editor, Robert broke numerous exclusive and influential stories about the global financial landscape. His reporting revealed the crises at Northern Rock and RBS, the emergency rescue of HBOS, and the broader turmoil of the credit crunch, bailouts, and austerity measures.
Robert’s career also includes significant roles at major publications. He served as the City and Assistant Editor of the Sunday Telegraph, overseeing the business and money sections, and as the Financial Editor of the Financial Times. At the FT, he was an editorial board member and served as Political Editor, Banking Editor, and founder of the investigations unit.
Robert Peston Books:
Furthermore, Robert Peston has earned acclaim for his online journalism and is the author of several critically acclaimed books.
His works include ‘How Do We Fix This Mess?’ and ‘Who Runs Britain?’, which examine the causes and long-term implications of the 2008 financial crisis.
In his book ‘Bust?‘, he discusses the current state of the economy, society, and politics, emphasising the need for institutional reform and the potential of AI – a subject he is particularly passionate about.
His book WTF?, which the Financial Times describes as “mandatory reading,” offers a broader analysis of global issues and suggests potential solutions for politics, society, and business.
Awards:
Robert has received over thirty journalism awards, including:
- The Royal Television Society’s Journalist of the Year
- Specialist Journalist of the Year,
- Scoop of the Year (twice).
- Wincott Prize for financial journalism
He has written and presented several documentaries and factual series, including four films on China’s economic boom and potential bust, two on the EU referendum, three on the financial crisis, and the popular series Robert Peston Goes Shopping.
In addition to journalism, Robert founded the education charity ‘Speakers for Schools’ and is the Vice President of Hospice UK.
Robert can deliver after-dinner and keynote speeches and facilitate/host conferences and awards ceremonies.
Richard delivers an economic/political overview of where we are and where we’re heading and how, in particular, what AI means for the economy and politics.
