Maryam Moshiri

Maryam Moshiri serves as a Chief Presenter for BBC News, where she is the primary host of The World Today with Maryam Moshiri. Reaching a weekly audience of approximately 112 million people, she is a central figure on the BBC's unified news operation, broadcasting to viewers in the United Kingdom and across the globe. Her expertise also extends to terrestrial television, where she regularly anchors national news bulletins on BBC One. Her career at the BBC began in financial journalism, and for sixteen years she acted as the lead face of business news for the corporation. During this period, she reported on era-defining events including the economic repercussions of the September 11 attacks and the 2008 global financial crisis. An expert interviewer, she has conducted high-level discussions with some of the most influential corporate leaders in the world, including Jeff Bezos, Willie Walsh, and Reed Hastings. More recently, she has been at the forefront of major breaking news, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. Beyond her journalistic work, she has established a presence in entertainment, appearing on programmes such as Late Night Lycett and the BBC Radio 4 series Ian Smith is Stressed. Following the 2023 consolidation of the BBC's international and domestic news channels, she was appointed as one of the original six chief presenters to lead the new service. Organisations book Maryam for her extensive experience in the global economy and her ability to provide authoritative, professional moderation for high-stakes corporate events. On stage, Maryam Moshiri is best known for talks on Global Economy, Economics & The Economy, Energy & Sustainability and Strategy. 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. Maryam Moshiri 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. Based in UK, Maryam Moshiri 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 Maryam Moshiri would approach your audience.