Tim Marshall

Tim Marshall is an internationally acclaimed author, broadcaster, and journalist, well known as the former Diplomatic Editor and Foreign Correspondent for Sky News, where he spent 24 years covering the hottest geopolitical affairs. Reporting from over 30 countries and covering 12 war zones, Tim is a thought leader in foreign affairs and international diplomacy. At the intersection of political developments and technological advancements, he is a thought-provoking speaker on geopolitics and geography.

He began his professional career as a Reporter for the BBC, working as an undercover reporter on a five-part BBC1 series on racism, Black and White. He then joined LBCI as a Paris Correspondent, spending three years with the notable broadcaster before joining Sky News as a Journalist. During his long and distinguished journalism career with Sky, Tim reported from hot zones worldwide, including  Belgrade, Kosovo, Iraq, Gaza, Libya, Syria, Egypt, and Tunisia. Covering some of the most dangerous regions in the world has not been risk-free for Tim. He has been shot with a bird pellet, bruised, detained, bombed, and hit over the head with a plank during his excursions.

Having led a rich and varied coverage of global affairs, Tim has interviewed notable world leaders, including Benazir Bhutto and Crown Price Abdulla. Furthermore, his distinguished journalism has garnered many awards, such as Finalist in the Royal Television Society’s News Event category for his Iraq War coverage. His extensive experience covering global events has equipped him with the knowledge and understanding to write some of the leading books on geopolitics. Tim is the author of the New York Times bestseller Prisoners of Geography and Sunday Times bestsellers The Power of Geography, The Future of Geography and Divided.

An authority in geopolitics, Tim makes regular guest appearances on the BBC, LBC, and Sky. With over 30 years of reporting experience, he has established an illustrious reputation for his ability to contextualise current affairs. Moreover, his profound knowledge of global affairs and geography allows him to accurately predict future crises. In his speaking engagements, he captivates audiences with anecdotes from his time reporting in conflict zones and provides a deeper and richer understanding of global affairs. An eloquent speaker on geopolitics and geography with ground experience, Tim Marshall is a highly sought-after speaker to hire.

Given his vast experience across the political landscape, Tim Marshall has recently been selected as one of The World's Top 20 Geopolitics Speakers to Hire in 2024.