Holly Mead is an award-winning financial journalist, broadcaster and event host who is best known as a financial expert on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. She is also the former Deputy Money Editor at The Times & Sunday Times and has appeared across BBC Radio, LBC, Times Radio and TalkTV. With more than 15 years’ experience in the media, Holly is a seasoned interviewer who combines journalistic curiosity with an engaging, down-to-earth style.
With a degree in Multimedia Journalism, Holly started her career as a Staff Writer at the personal finance magazine Money Management and as a Senior Staff Writer at the Money Observer. Holly joined the Daily Mail as a Money Mail Reporter in 2014 before becoming an Investment & Markets Correspondent. After a stint as a freelance journalist, she served as Senior Editor of Morningstar and a year later, Editorial Manager EMEA. In 2021, Holly worked as the Deputy Consumer Editor at The Sun. As Deputy Money Editor at The Times & Sunday Times, she specialised in making complex money topics engaging, accessible and relevant, alongside launching and hosting the Feel Better About Money podcast. Since becoming a freelance journalist in 2025, Holly has written for The Telegraph, The I and The Guardian, alongside frequent appearances on TV and radio.
A multi-award-winning journalist, Holly has received various accolades throughout her career, starting with Newcomer of the Year awards in her early career. Her work as a financial journalist has been recognised with awards from Headline Money, Santander and BIBA. For two consecutive years, she was named Broadcast Journalist of the Year by the Association of Investment Companies. Most recently, Holly received the Commentator of the Year award from Headline Money.
As an experienced event host, Holly regularly chairs panels and conducts on-stage interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders. She can also be hired as a speaker to discuss topics including personal finance, business, the gender finance gap and the economy, turning complex subjects into accessible and practical talks. If you are looking for a panellist, host or moderator for a finance or business event, hire Holly today!
Holly Mead's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Personal finance
- Pensions
- Investing
- The gender pay, investment and pensions gap
- Money mindset
- The psychology of money
- Consumer affairs
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
“Always the consummate professional, Holly has hosted in-person events, chaired panels and interviewed guests on our podcast. Highly engaging and very knowledgeable about all things finance.” - Richard Berry, Founder and Managing Director, Good Money Guide
“Holly makes the most of her excellent compering skills when chairing panel sessions, as well as being a lively panel member, and her insights resonate with delegates. She is a genuine pleasure to work with and remains a popular addition to the London Investor Show.” - Lisa Campbell, Founder, London Investor Show
“Holly facilitated the panel session with professionalism, confidence and a great sense of humour, keeping both panellists and attendees engaged throughout. Her ability to communicate complex topics in an accessible way makes her a pleasure to work with and a valuable asset to any project.” - Stephen Hodson, Head of Marketing, Atomos Wealth
- 2024 - Host of 'Feel Better About Money' Podcast
- 2023 - Named Commentator of the Year by Headline Money
- 2022 - Deputy Money Editor at The Times & Sunday Times
- 2021 - Awarded as Broadcast Journalist of the Year by Association of Investment Companies
- 2021 - Deputy Consumer Editor at The Sun
- 2020 - Recognised as Broadcast Journalist of the Year by Association of Investment Companies
- 2020 - Editorial Manager EMEA at Morningstar
- 2019 - Named Best Online Journalist by Association of Investment Companies
- 2019 - Senior Editor at Morningstar
- 2018 - Named Freelance Journalist of the Year by Kames Capital
- 2018 - Received BIBA's Best Personal Finance Journalist Award
- 2016 - Investment/Markets Correspondent at Daily Mail
- 2015 - Received Headline Money's Rising Star of the Year Award
- 2014 - Recognised as Personal Finance Newcomer of the Year by Santander
- 2014 - Money Mail Reporter at Daily Mail
- 2012 - Awarded Personal Finance Trade Newcomer of the Year by Santander
- 2012 - Senior Staff Writer at Money Observer
- 2011 - Staff Writer at Money Management, Financial Times
- 2009 - Graduated with degree in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University
How to hire Holly Mead
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Holly Mead for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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