Farland Chang is an Emmy Award winning international journalist and Executive Producer & Founder of WorldBizWatch – a media strategy & global video production company. In a journalism career spanning more than 20 years, Farland has covered top stories across Asia and North America. And he has reported on... Read more
Farland Chang is an Emmy Award winning international journalist and Executive Producer & Founder of WorldBizWatch – a media strategy & global video production company.
In a journalism career spanning more than 20 years, Farland has covered top stories across Asia and North America. And he has reported on and analyzed a host of famous newsmakers, including political leaders Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Henry Kissinger and Zhu Rongzhi; business titans Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer and Michael Bloomberg; movie legends Steven Spielberg, Jackie Chan and George Clooney; and sports stars Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Alex Rodriguez and Michael Chang.
Farland Chang is now the Co-Executive Producer of award winning documentaries, including National Geographic’s ”Marco Polo: The World’s Greatest Overland Journey” and “Zheng He: The Epic Journeys of China’s Greatest Admiral.”
Farland launched CNN’s Asia Business Morning from Hong Kong as the program’s Anchor and Correspondent. He conducted live interviews with market strategists, industry analysts, entrepreneurs, and movers and shakers. Farland Chang also produced and reported the popular weekly segments Asia Rising and Entrepreneurs Only, which focused on the best success stories in Asia.
Before CNN, Farland served as a National Network correspondent for NBC News out of Los Angeles. Earlier he reported for TV and radio news organizations in Seattle, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, DC, Hawaii and Guam.
In public service, Farland Chang served as international trade coordinator and press secretary for the former Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, S.B. Woo. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in Government; Master’s from the Columbia University School of Journalism & Postgraduate Certificate in Radio, Film & TV from the University of Bristol in England. Farland is a Paul Harris Fellow, after serving as a Rotary Goodwill Ambassador in the UK.
In addition, his team at WorldBizWatch produces branded content, reality programs, corporate messages and TV commercials for a host of corporate clients. They include IBM, Starbucks, Microsoft, MSN, Sony, Coca Cola, Flextronics, eBay, Accenture, eBay, Kodak, CLP Power, TVB, Towers Perrin, Nike, Genting, EDS, Petronas, Jollibee, Global Sources, Veritas, Hyatt, Standard Chartered Bank, CSFB, Deutsche Bank, CSFB, TD Waterhouse, PWC, Amway, Cornell, Cathay Pacific & Singapore Air, Hong Kong & Singapore Tourism & Government agencies
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Farland Chang's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Farland tailored to your event.
Farland Chang speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Farland to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Farland Chang for events worldwide, subject to Farland's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Farland Chang is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Farland can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Farland Chang on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Farland can offer.
Farland Chang delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Farland Chang's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Farland's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Farland Chang can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Farland's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Farland Chang, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Farland's current availability for your dates.