Jon SopelFormer BBC North America Editor and Host of The News Agents

Jon Sopel is a seasoned broadcaster and the former BBC North America Editor, a role that saw him lead the corporation's coverage of major US political shifts and transatlantic relations for several years. After over two decades with the BBC, he transitioned to front the influential daily podcast, The News Agents. His extensive career in reporting includes tenures as the BBC Paris Correspondent, Chief Political Correspondent, and lead presenter for the Politics Show and the BBC News Channel. Throughout his career, Jon has presented a wide array of flagship news programmes, including Newsnight, Breakfast, and the main news bulletins on BBC One. He is a prolific author with several titles examining the American political landscape, including A Year At The Circus, UnPresidented, and If Only They Didn't Speak English. His contribution to the field was recognised by the public affairs industry when he was named Political Journalist of the Year. Organisations book Jon for his unmatched perspective on global geopolitics and his ability to decipher complex international events. He is regarded as an authoritative voice on the intersection of media and power, providing audiences with an expert breakdown of the current political climate. On stage, Jon Sopel is best known for talks on Politics & Geopolitics. 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. Jon Sopel 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, Jon Sopel 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 Jon Sopel would approach your audience.