Jonty Bloom

Jonty Bloom is a highly distinguished journalist who spent two decades as a leading voice for the BBC and Radio 4. Specialising in business, industry, and economic reporting, he has provided expert analysis of major global milestones, including OPEC conferences, EU summits, and the complexities of Brexit. His career began in the City of London before he transitioned into financial broadcasting at BT Citycall and later helped establish the BBC programme Business Breakfast. His reporting for the World Service and The World Tonight has earned him significant industry acclaim, including the Royal Statistical Society award for Broadcast Journalist of the Year. He is also a two-time recipient of the Wincott Award for Radio Programme of the Year, notably for his investigative work regarding the oil industry's influence on global geopolitics. Beyond broad economic trends, he has provided detailed coverage of specific market shifts, such as the industrial resurgence of the vinyl record manufacturing sector. Jonty remains a prominent commentator on international trade and the intricacies of the European economy. Audiences book him for his ability to break down complex fiscal policies and provide a clear, authoritative perspective on the shifting global financial landscape. On stage, Jonty Bloom is best known for talks on Emerging Markets and Economics & The Economy. 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 Finance & Economics and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Jonty Bloom is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. 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 Jonty Bloom would approach your audience.