A broadcasting icon, Kirsty Wark equips leaders to ask better questions, think sharper, and communicate with conviction.
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Top rated!5 of 5
You were absolutely brilliant and the feedback from the delegates at the reception afterwards was incredibly positive. It was hugely valuable to have your insightful contribution, expertise and excellent chairing skills.
Carers UK Conference Event
One of the UK’s most trusted broadcasting voices, Kirsty Wark brings 30 years of fearless journalism to the stage - offering organizations powerful insights on leadership, communication, and public trust. Award-winning and globally respected, she’s the perfect keynote speaker to inspire bold thinking and elevate your event.
Keynote Speaker Kirsty Wark is one of the most respected and recognizable figures in British broadcasting. With over 30 years anchoring BBC’s Newsnight, she has earned a formidable reputation for fearless journalism, incisive interviews, and her ability to hold public figures to account, qualities that now make her one of the most compelling voices on stage today.
Known for her sharp intellect, calm authority, and unmatched interviewing skills, Kirsty brings extraordinary insight into public communication, leadership under pressure, and navigating high-stakes dialogue. She draws on a career that spans political journalism, arts programming, and cultural commentary, having engaged with everyone from Margaret Thatcher to Madonna, and covered landmark events from the Lockerbie bombing to the 2024 General Election.
In her keynotes, Kirsty offers powerful tools for organizations seeking to improve communication strategies, build public trust, and lead with integrity in a world of scrutiny and complexity. Her talks are especially valuable for leaders navigating media exposure, reputation management, or stakeholder engagement.
Whether through a keynote, fireside chat, or event moderation, Kirsty Wark’s presence brings gravitas, clarity, and inspiration.
Book Kirsty Wark for your event to challenge conventional thinking, elevate conversations, and gain actionable insights from a broadcasting legend who has spent her career uncovering the truth and shaping public discourse.
5 of 5
You were absolutely brilliant and the feedback from the delegates at the reception afterwards was incredibly positive. It was hugely valuable to have your insightful contribution, expertise and excellent chairing skills.
Carers UK Conference Event
5 of 5
The event went tremendously well, everyone from the Chair and CEO down was delighted and Kirsty was a fantastic host. Her hosting elevated the event above usual corporate get togethers with speeches, and helped us to talk about the issues we wanted to on skills and education.
Santander UK Chairman's Event
5 of 5
You played such a key part in the conference, and I just wanted to say thank you. I’m not exaggerating in the slightest when I say that it would not have been the same without you! Feedback on your contribution has been universally positive and really underscores the value in securing the services of a professional to help us make the most of our time together. Personally, I enjoyed immensely working with you and the insight, energy and humour you brought to the event.
CMS LLP On Point Conference
5 of 5
Thank you very much for hosting our Property Predictions event today. You were excellent and we’ve had super feedback on you as host and the event itself.
JLL Property Predictions Online Event
5 of 5
The event was a real success! Kirsty was a fantastic chair. We’ve had such positive feedback so far. Thank you very much for your support throughout too.
Ofcom Plurality of Media
5 of 5
Thank you once again for the role you played in making our conference last week a great success. Not that I needed convincing, but you certainly demonstrated the difference a professional makes to bringing events like this to life, a lesson some of my colleagues elsewhere in the business have yet to learn! I thoroughly enjoyed the energy, insight, rigour and humour you brought to the day
CMS Scotland's Annual Business Conference
5 of 5
You set the scene and tone so superbly at our celebration. Your impeccable timing and well-crafted questions made all the difference - we have received some great feedback on the day. Your level of knowledge and opinion on all the material demonstrated just how highly engaged you are!
British Business Bank 10th Anniversary Event
Keynote by Kirsty Wark:
As one of the UK’s most respected journalists and television presenters, Kirsty Wark offers much more than polished delivery—she brings decades of live broadcasting experience, commanding presence, and intellectual depth to every event she leads.
Kirsty’s style as a facilitator and conference host is composed, authoritative, and sharply intuitive, making her the perfect choice for high-level discussions, complex panel moderation, and events requiring skilled navigation of sensitive topics. Her background includes interviewing global leaders, artists, and cultural icons with equal confidence, ensuring she can guide conversations with intelligence and impact.
Whether she’s delivering a keynote, hosting an awards ceremony, or moderating a high-stakes panel, Kirsty creates an environment of professionalism and trust—keeping audiences engaged, speakers at ease, and events running seamlessly.
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