Samantha Simmonds is a journalist and broadcaster with more than 20 years at the forefront of the news. She is currently presenting on BBC News, including the agenda setting “ The Briefing” news and business programme and Sunday Politics on BBC 1. She also presents on BBC Radio 4 –... Read more
Samantha Simmonds Showreel 2025 | London Speaker Bureau
Webinar - Post-Brexit: What Future for the EU-UK Relationship
Samantha Simmonds hosting the HP 100 event
The Covid-19 Impact on Global Supply Chains - Mike Coupe
“The True Cost of the Pandemic” Alexander Stubb, hosted by Samantha Simmonds
Samantha Simmonds is a journalist and broadcaster with more than 20 years at the forefront of the news. She is currently presenting on BBC News, including the agenda setting “ The Briefing” news and business programme and Sunday Politics on BBC 1. She also presents on BBC Radio 4 – hosting their ‘One to One’ series and has her own podcast ‘Its a Grown up Life’.
Samantha presented on Sky News for more than a decade, anchoring coverage of some of the biggest stories of recent years. These included the murder of British MP Jo Cox, the EU referendum, general elections, the Queens 90th birthday celebrations and the Royal wedding live from Buckingham Palace.
Samantha has a reputation for bringing personality, energy, warmth and humour to corporate and motivational events she hosts or speaks at. Samantha’s conference hosting includes comparing the Qatar-UK business investment forum alongside the British and Qatari Prime Ministers, the regional investment fund forum for the Department of International Trade. Samantha Simmonds has also moderated and hosted events around the world for companies including Verizon, Sainsbury’s, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, and Manpower Group.
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You can book Samantha Simmonds through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Samantha's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Samantha Simmonds'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 Samantha tailored to your event.
Samantha Simmonds speaks on Facilitators & Moderators. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Samantha to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Samantha Simmonds for events worldwide, subject to Samantha'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 Samantha Simmonds 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 Samantha can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Samantha Simmonds 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 Samantha can offer.
Samantha Simmonds 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.
Samantha Simmonds's areas of expertise include Facilitators & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Samantha'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.
Samantha Simmonds can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Facilitators & Moderators is relevant. Details of Samantha'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.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Samantha Simmonds is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Samantha Simmonds, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Samantha's current availability for your dates.