Christiane Amanpour

Christiane Amanpour has enjoyed a decadent career as a journalist, famed for her position as the Chief International Anchor for CNN and the Host of Amanpour for CNN International. One of the most respected journalists worldwide, Christiane has elaborate experience in reporting on conflict and global affairs. Expertly interpreting international headlines and their global effects, Christiane has also worked for media outlets such as PBS and ABC News. Now hired as a keynote speaker, Christiane is booked to share her unique insight on global events and their worldwide impact.

Back in 1983, Christiane began her career working on the Foreign Desk in Atlanta for CNN. In her infancy as a correspondent, Christiane was assigned major assignments such as reporting on the Iran-Iraq War. Later promoted to serve as a Correspondent for the New York Bureau of CNN, Christiane has also reported on stories such as the Persian Gulf War and the Siege of Sarajevo, emphasising her prominence as an expert conflict journalist. In 1992, Christiane was initially appointed as the Chief International Correspondent for CNN, going on to become the Anchor of Amanpour in 2009. Reporting on major global crises, Christiane covered stories from Afghanistan to Israel, Pakistan to Rwanda. The first international correspondent to interview the likes of Tony Blair after 9/11, Christiane has had countless memorable moments during her career as a journalist – such moments that have seen her awarded two Peabody Awards and countless other international accolades.

In 2010, Christiane took a brief break from working for CNN, becoming the Anchor of This Week for ABC News. Returning to CNN in 2012, Christiane resumed her role, with her renowned show Amanpour returned to the air. In 2018, Christiane was announced to be joining PBS, becoming the Host of Amanpour & Company on PBS. Aside from her commitments to journalism, Christiane has also had countless affiliations. She has been a member of the Council on Foreign Affairs and has also served as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador focussing on Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety. In addition, Christiane has also been a prolific board member, having acted as a member of the Board of Directors of the Committee to Protect Journalists, the International Women’s Media Foundation, the Center for Public Integrity and the Institute for War and Peace Reporting.

Awarded accolades such as the Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism from Harvard Kennedy School, the Courage in Journalism Award from the International Women’s Media Foundation and the Edward R. Murrow Award for Distinguished Achievement in Broadcast Journalism, Christiane is a truly decadent journalist whose career serves as an inspiration globally. Having also been honoured with the appointment of CBE for Services to Journalism and the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement, Christiane is one of few journalists who have such a collection of accomplishments and accolades. Having studied the conflicts of some of the World’s most hostile environments, Christiane is one of the most famous global authorities on current affairs and is a fantastic keynote speaker to hire when looking to understand global affairs. Acclaimed worldwide for her reports from the most dangerous places on Earth, don’t miss your chance to hire the incredible Christiane Amanpour today.