Evan Davis is a well-known TV host and former economist. Having served as the former BBC Economics Editor, he built a credible reputation for his business and economics insights. His vast exerience as a TV and radio host also allow him to engage audinces and deliver high-value keynotes. Evan turns complex financial patterns into clear and relevant information, allowing organisations to unlock their maximum economic potential. He is ideal for business conferences, industry summits and financial workshops.
After graduating from the Oxford University with a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Evan completed a Master of Public Administration at the equally prestigious Harvard Kennedy School. From there, he joined the BBC as a general economics correspondent and worked his way to becoming an economics editor and correspondent for BBC Two's 'Newsnight'. In 1998, he shared his financial and economical expertise in his first published book, 'Public Spending'. He would become an established author, releasing key works such as 'Post-Truth: Peak Bullshit and What We Can Do About It'. In 2001, Evan was promoted to BBC Economics Editor, where he led economics output and ensured audinces were cosistently up to date with the latest financial trends.
In 2005, Evan was appointed host of the BBC Two series Dragons’ Den, a role he continues to hold today. Over the years, he has become synonymous with the programme and is now one of its most recognisable figures. He later also became the host of BBC Radio 4 business show, 'The Bottom Line', the Today' programme, BBC Two current affairs show 'Newsnight' and the main presenter of the 'PM' programme on BBC Radio 4. For his undeniable impact and experinece, Evan has been recognised by several industry awards. He has recived the Work Foundation Broadcast Journalist of the Year Award an impressive three times and also won the Harold Wincott Business Broadcaster of the Year Award. Most recently, he was named News Presenter of the Year by the Television and Radio Industries Club.
Evan Davis is a staple figure in British economics and is widely respected for his detailed business understanding. Having worked on the front-lines of econmoics reporting, he is able to quickly interpet complex data and apply it to a range of business contexts. His experience as a TV and radio host further supports his keynote speaking, allowing him to deliver clear insights that audinces can immediately apply to their own business needs. For a trusted ecoomucs speaker, Evan Davis is a phenominal choice. Secure him for your next event by contacting Champions Speakers!
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Post-Truth: Why We Have Reached Peak Bullshit and What We Can Do About It

Made In Britain: How the nation earns its living

Letters from Lockdown: A Selection of Covid Chronicles from BBC Radio 4’s PM Programme

Your Idea Can Make You Rich
- 2018 - Became the main presenter of the 'PM' programme on BBC Radio 4
- 2017 - Named News Presenter of the Year by the Television and Radio Industries Club
- 2017 - Authored the book 'Post-Truth: Peak Bullshit and What We Can Do About It'
- 2014 - Became the lead anchor of BBC Two current affairs show 'Newsnight'
- 2014 - Wrote and presented the two-part BBC Two documentary series 'Mind the Gap'
- 2011 - Presented the BBC Two documentary series 'Made in Britain'
- 2008 - Joined the BBC Radio 4 'Today' programme as a core presenter
- 2006 - Began hosting the weekly BBC Radio 4 business discussion programme 'The Bottom Line'
- 2005 - Appointed as the host of the BBC Two TV show 'Dragons' Den'
- 2005 - Won the Harold Wincott Business Broadcaster of the Year Award
- 2003 - Awarded the Work Foundation Broadcast Journalist of the Year Award for the third time
- 2001 - Promoted to BBC Economics Editor
- 1998 - Published the book 'Public Spending'
- 1997 - Joined BBC Two's 'Newsnight' as an economics editor and correspondent
- 1993 - Joined the BBC as a general economics correspondent
- 1988 - Graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School with a Master of Public Administration
- 1984 - Graduated from Oxford University with a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
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