Robert PestonLead Political Editor for ITV and Acclaimed Economic Broadcaster

Robert Peston is the Political Editor for ITV News and the presenter of the network's prominent weekly discussion programme, Peston. A multi-award-winning journalist, he also co-hosts the popular podcast The Rest Is Money, where he analyses the economic forces shaping modern life and clarifies complex financial systems. Previously, he served as the BBC Economics Editor and Business Editor, gaining widespread recognition for his exclusive reporting on the 2008 financial crisis, including the collapse of Northern Rock and the rescue of RBS. His career spans senior editorial roles at the Financial Times, where he established the investigations unit, and the Sunday Telegraph. With over thirty industry accolades, including the Royal Television Society's Journalist of the Year and the Wincott Prize, he is a respected authority on the intersection of state policy and global markets. Beyond his broadcasting, he is the author of several influential books such as WTF? and Bust?, and he founded the charity Speakers for Schools to improve educational opportunities for young people. Audiences book Robert for his unparalleled grasp of the British political landscape and his ability to explain how global economic shifts impact business and society. His presentations offer a clear, sophisticated perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the United Kingdom today. On stage, Robert Peston is best known for talks on Economics & the Economy and 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 and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Robert Peston is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host and 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 Robert Peston would approach your audience.