Sarah Montague
Sarah Montague is a British broadcast journalist and BBC Radio 4 presenter who moderates high-level discussions and supports organisations with informed, impartial debate at conferences and corporate events.
- Lead presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The World at One
- Former regular presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme
- Presenter across BBC News, BBC Breakfast, Newsnight and HARDtalk
- Former business correspondent at Sky News and journalist with Reuters Television
- Hosted BBC World’s Nobel Minds round-table discussion with Nobel Laureates
- Recipient of honorary doctorates from the University of Sussex and the University of Bristol
Full Profile
Key speaking topics
- UK and global current affairs
- Political and economic developments
- Business and financial journalism
- Media and broadcast journalism
- Moderated leadership conversations
- Public policy and international issues
Ideal for
- Corporate leadership conferences
- Financial services and professional services events
- Public sector and policy forums
- High-level panel discussions and awards ceremonies
Audience outcomes
- Clear understanding of complex political and economic issues
- Insight into how major news stories are shaped and reported
- Informed, balanced perspectives on global developments
- Structured, well-managed discussions with senior stakeholders
Why organisations work with Sarah Montague
- Extensive experience interviewing senior political and business leaders
- Strong credibility in current affairs and financial journalism
- Skilled at chairing complex, high-profile discussions
- Trusted BBC presenter with experience across flagship news programmes
Biography
Sarah Montague is a senior BBC journalist and presenter with extensive experience leading high-level political and business interviews across the UK’s flagship news programmes. As a lead presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The World at One and former regular presenter of the Today programme, she is recognised for her authority in current affairs, economics and public policy.
Her broadcast career spans roles across BBC News, BBC Breakfast, Newsnight and HARDtalk, where she has interviewed senior political figures, global decision-makers and business leaders. She also hosted BBC World’s Nobel Minds round-table discussion with Nobel Laureates, demonstrating her ability to manage complex, high-profile conversations on the international stage.
Before joining the BBC, Sarah worked with Reuters Television and served as a business correspondent at Sky News, building a strong foundation in financial and corporate reporting. Her early career in finance, including roles as a stockbroker and Eurobond dealer, further informs her understanding of markets and economic issues.
Alongside her broadcasting work, Sarah is a highly experienced conference chair, moderator and awards host for corporate and public-sector events. She brings clarity, impartiality and rigorous questioning to leadership forums, ensuring discussions are focused, balanced and commercially relevant for senior audiences.
Born in Guernsey, she graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Biology and has received honorary doctorates from the University of Sussex and the University of Bristol in recognition of her contribution to journalism.