Rory Cellan-Jones

Rory Cellan-Jones is best known as the former Technology Correspondent at BBC – covering technology stories that highlighted the cultural and commercial impact of the internet. Throughout his 40 years as a journalist, Rory has reported on some of the most poignant and popular matters in the world, including the rise of Facebook and Google. Author of “Dot.Bomb: The Rise and Fall of Dot.com Britain”, Rory wrote about the phenomenon that took the world by storm in the early 2000s. An expert on all things technology, social media and journalism-related, Rory is available to speak at events.

Rory’s career with BBC is marked by his coverage of prominent stories such as the BCCI scandal, and Mark’s and Spencer’s struggle with competition. Having served as a Business Correspondent for BBC News, Rory was the Technology Correspondent for BBC till 2021. His role entailed expanding the BBC’s coverage of new media and the telecoms sector, often placing everyday news stories in a larger cultural context. Rory is also the Author of “The Secret History of Social Networking”, through which he decodes how Facebook became as popular as it did. His book “Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone Era” outlines the impact of hyperconnectivity in this age of social media on our health, employment and democracy.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, Rory has been Host of the Movers and Shakers podcast since 2023. Rory and his co-hosts discuss the intricacies of living with Parkinson’s disease. The podcast was named Podcast of the Year by Broadcasting Press Guild in 2024. Since leaving the BBC in 2021, Rory has authored “Ruskin Park: Sylvia, Me and the BBC” and “Sophie from Romania: A Year of Hope and Love with a Rescue Dog”, due to be published in 2024. Rory is also a recipient of an honorary degree from the University of York in recognition of contributions to society.

An Honorary Fellow of the National Museum of Computing, Rory was voted Gadget Personality of the Year by T3 Magazine in 2013. Rory also writes for the Rory’s Always On Newsletter, where he combines his passions for technology and health. It tracks stories, people and issues from the health tech sector. A prolific speaker, Rory Cellan-Jones is one of the leading technology speakers you can hire for your event. His storied career as a BBC journalist has left him profound knowledge of technology sectors. Consider hiring Rory Cellan-Jones for your next technology and journalism event.