Jon Kay

With more than three decades of journalistic experience, Jon has covered some of the defining stories of our time from around the UK and across the world. His reporting career has taken him from Los Angeles and Washington to South Africa, Australia, Central America and Iraq, covering everything from politics and international affairs to human-interest stories and major breaking news. Since joining the famous BBC Breakfast red sofa as a full-time presenter in 2022, he has helped lead the BBC’s coverage of landmark national moments, including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of King Charles III.

An accomplished conference host, moderator and facilitator, Jon is highly skilled at guiding conversations, interviewing senior leaders and drawing out meaningful insights from panel discussions. His extensive experience chairing live debates featuring politicians, economists, business leaders and members of the public means he is equally at home leading high-profile conferences, executive events and industry forums. Known for his straight-talking, approachable style, Jon combines professionalism with warmth, ensuring audiences remain engaged throughout.

Away from the studio, Jon is an award-winning journalist and documentary-maker. His work includes acclaimed investigations for BBC Panorama, extensive coverage of major criminal cases and the hugely successful true-crime podcast Fairy Meadow, which has attracted millions of listeners worldwide. He has also been recognised for his compassionate storytelling and ability to connect audiences with the human stories behind the headlines.

Whether hosting an awards ceremony, facilitating executive discussions, interviewing keynote speakers or delivering insights into media, communication, leadership and current affairs, Jon brings credibility, curiosity, humour and exceptional interviewing skills to every event.

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