Cally BeatonBusiness Leader, Senior Media Executive and Stand-up Comedian

Cally Beaton is a distinguished media executive and entrepreneur who has reached the highest levels of the British broadcasting industry. Early in her career, she led an independent production firm that was later acquired by ITV. Her subsequent appointment to the ITV board was a landmark moment, as she was both the youngest member and the only woman serving at that level. Following her tenure at the commercial broadcaster, she moved into international leadership at ViacomCBS, where as Senior Vice President of International Sales she managed a £500 million budget and oversaw global brands including Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central. While managing the complex strategy of bringing major franchises like South Park to a global audience, a transformative interaction with Joan Rivers prompted Cally to develop a parallel career in stand-up comedy. She has since found significant success as a performer, appearing on popular television programmes such as QI and The Apprentice: You’re Fired, whilst hosting the successful podcast Namaste Motherf**kers. Her unique background allows her to bridge the gap between creative talent and financial necessity with a high degree of commercial acumen. Cally is frequently booked for her ability to discuss organisational change, leadership culture and the inclusion of younger generations in the workplace. By combining her executive experience with the wit of a seasoned comedian, she provides a compelling perspective on fostering agile environments and maintaining creativity without losing focus on the bottom line. Audiences value her professional authority and her refreshing, high-energy approach to navigating modern business challenges. On stage, Cally Beaton is best known for talks on Change Management. 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 Business & Consulting, Comedy and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Cally Beaton is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Performers and Entertainer, 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, Cally Beaton 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 Cally Beaton would approach your audience.