Charlene White

Charlene White is a multi-award-winning broadcaster and journalist with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in print and television. Currently serving as the lead presenter for ITV News London, she made television history in 2014 as the first Black woman to anchor the ITV News at Ten. Her extensive portfolio includes regular appearances on the ITV Evening News and Lunchtime News, and she has become a familiar face to daytime audiences as a permanent host of the long-running talk show Loose Women. Beginning her professional life as a feature writer for the New York Post, she transitioned into broadcasting as a trainee producer before carving out a successful tenure at the BBC. During her time there, she reported for Radio 1 and 1Xtra and hosted programmes for the BBC News Channel and Five Live. Throughout her career, she has interviewed a diverse range of high-profile figures, from UK Prime Ministers David Cameron and Tony Blair to global cultural icons including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Maya Angelou. Beyond the newsroom, she is a committed mentor and a prominent advocate for diversity, working with multiple organisations to improve representation for women and minorities in the media. Her significant influence has been recognised by her inclusion in the Powerlist as one of the UK’s most impactful people of African and African-Caribbean heritage. Her warmth, professional versatility, and command of current affairs make her a compelling and authoritative choice for modern corporate audiences. On stage, Charlene White is best known for talks on Journalism, Broadcasting, Media Representation and Political Interviews. 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 Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Charlene White is regularly booked for Awards Hosts, 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, Charlene White 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 Charlene White would approach your audience.