Sam KileyDistinguished Foreign Correspondent and World Affairs Specialist

Sam Kiley is a highly acclaimed journalist and broadcaster currently serving as the World Affairs Editor for The Independent. With a career spanning more than 35 years, he has provided on-the-ground reporting from many of the world's most significant conflict zones, including Somalia, Rwanda, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Most recently, he has dedicated two years to covering the war in Ukraine. His professional history includes high-profile roles such as Senior International Correspondent for CNN, Foreign Affairs Editor at Sky News, and Middle East Bureau Chief for The Times. An Oxford University graduate who initially trained with the Gurkhas, Kiley has produced over 30 documentaries for Channel 4 and PBS Frontline. His literary work, including the book Desperate Glory, earned a Book of the Year distinction from The Economist. Throughout his career, he has faced extreme personal risks, including being kidnapped and coming under fire, to provide eyewitness accounts of global crises. Beyond his reporting, he frequently contributes expert analysis to digital video platforms and major political news magazines. His depth of experience makes him an essential choice for audiences seeking a sophisticated understanding of geopolitics and the human impact of global instability. Kiley is booked for his rare ability to combine first-hand field experience with a sharp analysis of why modern leaders fail to prevent avoidable conflicts. On stage, Sam Kiley is best known for talks on War Reporting, Conflict Analysis and Humanitarian Issues. 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 Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sam Kiley is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host and Conference 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 Sam Kiley would approach your audience.