Howard Fineman

Howard Fineman is an experienced international journalist reporter across every medium, including broadcast and print. Having played a key role as Correspondent for RealClear Politcs & Contributing Writer for the Washington Post, Howard is recognised as one of the best experts in political and global relations current affairs. Utilising his 50 years of industry acumen to support clients, as a speaker Howard shares the impact of the political climate on businesses, and the strategies to embrace such changes. Backed by his extensive media career, Howard’s presentations are hailed as thought-provoking, engaging, and invaluable to the audiences fortunate enough to experience them.

Best established in his role as the Global Editorial Director of The Huffington Post, Howard has the innate ability to appeal to vary audiences and maintain engagement. Joining the news outlet in 2010, Howard started out as the Senior Political Editor, before proving the universality of his expertise, and delivering exceptional readership statistics as a print journalist. Equally prominent in broadcast positions, Howard has represented NBC and MSNBC as a News Analyst since 1998, one of their longest-standing contributing reporters. From presenting from 49 of 50 states on the 2018 midterm elections to covering the tenure of seven presidents, Howard is an undeniable authority in his field.

Gaining his qualifications at the Colgate University, Howard has continued to return to academia throughout his career, to maintain his expertise. Author of "The Thirteen American Arguments", Howard gained a Juris Doctor Degree followed by a master’s in journalism from Columbia University. In his earliest days as a reporter, Howard completed several internships including one at The New York Times and held positions as a contributor to CNN and panellist at the Washington Week in Review. 

With experience spanning television, print, podcasting and social, Howard has been recognised for his expansive achievements with awards including the Silver gavel, FrontPage and two travelling fellowships. Drawing on his history as an iconic American journalist, Howard’s keynote talks are infused with anecdotes from his interactions with some of the country’s most prominent politicians. Additionally, Howard’s breadth and depth of understanding regarding the political climate and current affairs supports corporate clients with future-proofed strategies and education on business impacts.