Rosanna Lockwood is an accomplished British television presenter and international journalist with over a decade of experience working across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. As a keynote speaker, she brings sharp insight and polished delivery, honed through years of high-stakes news broadcasting. Known for her composure in fast-moving live environments, Rosanna is the former host of ‘Prime Time with Rosanna Lockwood’ on TalkTV and served as the trusted guest host of ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, handling polarising debates and high-profile interviews with ease. Her ability to moderate critical conversations with nuance has made her a respected figure both on screen and on stage.
Rosanna’s career began with a BA in English Literature and Drama from Royal Holloway, University of London, followed by a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the London College of Communication. Her journalistic foundations were built in the UK, where she worked as a radio reporter and producer for the BBC and LBC, and as a television producer for Bloomberg and ITN. These formative years helped shape her as a confident communicator, well-versed in both editorial precision and breaking news dynamics. In 2015, she relocated to Dubai, launching her international career as a correspondent for Reuters, covering Middle East markets and politics.
Rosanna joined CNBC International in 2020 as an anchor and correspondent, where she presented Squawk Box and Street Signs in both London and Singapore, and reported for CNBC U.S., MSNBC and NBC. In 2022, she became a lead presenter for News UK, fronting her own prime-time current affairs show and regularly appearing as a host on TalkTV’s First Edition and The News Hour. Beyond the studio, Rosanna has chaired major global summits, including events for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP), World Economic Forum (WEF) and LEAP, delivering thought leadership discussions alongside Nobel Laureates, ministers and CEOs.
Rosanna is an ideal choice for conferences, summits and panels on geopolitics, economics, sustainability, technology and foreign affairs. Her broadcast background makes her an exceptional moderator, with the skill to guide complex conversations and bring clarity to challenging topics. Rosanna Lockwood’s journalistic authority, international perspective and confident stage presence ensure she resonates with diverse audiences - making her an invaluable addition to any high-level event.
Rosanna Lockwood's official speaking topics are listed below:
- News
- Current Affairs
- Politics
- Business
- Finance
- Economics
- Energy,
- Climate Change,
- Sustainability,
- The Environment
- Geopolitics,
- Foreign Policy,
- Defence
- Technology,
- E-Commerce
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Rosanna expertly moderated our high-level virtual event, which focused on health and development, featured a range of VIP speakers, and required a great bit of stamina. Rosanna was a quick study on the subject matter, facilitated the conversation in a smooth, natural manner, and handled a few programming curveballs thrown her way like a seasoned pro. She was well-prepared, polite, and professional. I can wholeheartedly recommend." - Jonathan, Project Syndicate
"It was so nice to see you in New York! It was a pleasure working with you and everyone has been saying what an amazing job you did." - Alpha Summit Global, New York
"Thank you very much fir the excellent MC'ing at the conference, as always. I really appreciate how you make everything easy on us... Thank You for all the time, energy, and effort you gave to make this conference very special and a great success!" - European Investment Conference
"Rosanna was an absolute dream and true professional to work with! Both our main editor and our Business Editor thought she was fantastic!" - Lisa, Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards
"Rosanna expertly moderated our high-level virtual event … handled curveballs like a seasoned pro." – WHO Event Lead, World Health Organization & European Investment Bank
"Everyone has been saying what an amazing job she did." – Events Manager, Alpha Summit Global, New York
"The best Chair/Emcee I have ever worked with. The event ran so smoothly on the day." – Event Director, MENA Investment Congress, Abu Dhabi
"Such a fantastic chairperson and moderator. Her participation added tremendous value to the proceedings." – Programme Lead, MENA Securities Forum, Dubai
- 2022 – Launched Prime Time with Rosanna Lockwood on TalkTV for News UK
- 2022 – Became guest host for Piers Morgan Uncensored
- 2020 – Appointed Anchor and Correspondent at CNBC International
- 2016 – Appointed Television Producer at ITN
- 2013 – Joined Bloomberg TV as Producer
- 2013 – Began career as Reporter & Producer at the BBC
How to hire Rosanna Lockwood
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