Pete Clifton

Media Executive & Consultant, Former Editor-in-Chief at PA Media, Digital Transformation Leader at BBC News & MSN UK, Expert in Multimedia Journalism & Newsroom Strategy

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How to hire Pete Clifton

Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Pete Clifton 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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Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:

"The morning after an event featuring Pete Clifton, his speech isn’t just remembered—it’s the headline everyone’s talking about. With a journalism career full of remarkable experiences, Pete’s stories are incredibly entertaining—sometimes hilariously indiscreet, other times thought-provoking, but always captivating. I’ve seen him speak at several events, and he has an extraordinary ability to hold a room in the palm of his hand. Pete’s anecdotes leave a lasting impression and make him a true highlight of any evening." - Dawn Alford, Executive Director, the Society of Editors

"Pete is a first-class speaker for any occasion, drawing upon his life experience from cub reporter to becoming Editor in Chief of the UK’s most trusted news agency. He has that rare quality of finding humour in almost everything he encounters and delivers his take on life with warmth,  depth and credibility." - John Battle, Head of Legal and Compliance, ITN 

"Pete is a great speaker he is always entertaining but also speaks from a great depth of experience gained over several decades in the media, working his way up from local papers to being Editor-in-chief at PA Media, which is the backbone of the UK media industry. There are few major stories in the past two decades that he hasn’t watched unfold from the heart of a busy newsroom. His anecdotes are witty and his insights fascinating, his delivery and analysis authentic and heartwarming." - Beany McLean, Director, Luther Pendragon 

"Peter Clifton is one of the most respected leaders in journalism - a tour de force who has covered the major news events in the UK and across the world. At a time when misinformation is polluting so much of our discourse, Peter’s knowledge of the professional media sector and its development as a client and audience facing business is unsurpassed.” - Kamal Ahmed, Director of Audio, The Telegraph 

  • 2024 - Bob Satchwell Award recipient for journalism and open justice
  • 2015 - Editor-in-Chief at PA Media leading digital transformation
  • 2011 - Executive Producer for MSN UK overseeing major relaunch
  • 2008 - Head of Editorial Development for Multi-Media Journalism at BBC News
  • 2004 - Head of BBC News Interactive managing BBC News Online
  • 2000 - Launched BBC Sport website establishing digital newsroom
  • 1996 - Editor of Ceefax managing teletext editorial teams
  • 1994 - Editor of Teletext at PA Media delivering key news services
  • 1989 - Chief Sports Sub-Editor at Press Association managing coverage
  • 1981 - Reporter and cricket correspondent at Northampton Chronicle and Echo