Richard Quest

Richard Quest is a leading news correspondent, who has worked with some of the world’s largest news broadcasters such as the BBC and CNN. An expert in business, aviation and travel, Richard is seen reporting on some of the biggest stories regarding such topics and is also a presenter of several television programmes. With such a credible media career behind him, Richard is now booked as a popular speaker, presenter and facilitator for a range of corporate events. Building varied knowledge over his distinguished career, Richard is booked to cover topics such as economics, finance, business, innovation, aviation and travel.

Forging a reputable name as a news correspondent, Richard is currently best known for being the International Business Correspondent for CNN and the Presenter of Quest Means Business. As the presenter of Quest Means Business, Richard is working to break the stigma that business is boring and he has spoken to some of the world’s greatest leaders on the show. From David Cameron to Robert Zoellick, the list of Richard’s interviewees is endless and also includes the DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg. As an International Business Correspondent, Richard has covered some of the most pressing business-related news stories and become a favourite across the screens of television.

Richard initially trained to become a lawyer, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws and later called to the bar as a barrister. He later, however, became a news director of WRVU and then began as a trainee journalist at the BBC. Working his way up in the world of journalism, Richard then moved to America to become the North American Business Correspondent for the BBC. With the BBC, Richard was often seen discussing the stock markets of the world and was a regular on the World Business Report and Business Breakfast. He later joined CNN to become part of their new Business International show and has since interviewed The Royal Family and acted as the host of the 500 Questions game show.

Also an Aviation and Airline Correspondent for CNN, Richard is well travelled and experienced many cultures across the world. Throughout his career, he has been fortunate to report on many prominent events, such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton and the death of Michael Jackson. Having acted as a correspondent on Wall Street for over a decade, Richard is now sought as a speaker and facilitator for corporate events. Having spent years in front of the camera, Richard is able to command an audience with ease. As a speaker, Richard uses his expertise built through journalism to talk on topics such as economics, finance, business and innovation, well-received in all talks. Having previously reported from G20 summits to the World Economic Forum, Richard Quest is a seasoned speaker and a great addition to any event.