Ben HunteAward-Winning CNN Anchor and Investigative Global Correspondent

Ben Hunte is a distinguished CNN anchor and correspondent based between London and Atlanta. A specialist in social justice, inequality, and LGBTQ rights, he brings extensive experience from his previous roles as a global correspondent for Vice News and as the BBC's first dedicated LGBTQ correspondent. His investigative work has shaped international conversations, uncovering critical issues such as conversion therapy practices, hate crime trends, and legislative challenges facing marginalised communities in Europe and beyond. Before entering journalism, Ben served as a strategy manager at Google while building a significant digital presence as a YouTuber. He holds a degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham Malaysia and a master’s in Broadcast Journalism from City, University of London. His professional excellence has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the Pride Power List, and he has secured prestigious honours including the One Young World Journalist of the Year award. Today, Ben is a prominent voice in global media, regularly reporting from West Africa and across Europe on human rights and intersectionality. Audiences book him for his ability to translate complex social data into compelling narratives and for his authoritative perspective on the evolving landscape of modern broadcasting. On stage, Ben Hunte is best known for talks on Journalism, LGBTQ Issues, Social Justice and Race and Inequality. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Media & Broadcasting and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Ben Hunte is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Ben Hunte travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Ben Hunte would approach your audience.