David Foster
David has been a journalist for more than 40 years and has worked as a reporter and presenter in more than 50 countries. For many years, he was a Principal Anchor on Al Jazeera and is now presenting for TRT World, winning plaudits for his extensive coverage of the Trump presidency.
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He also works as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, emcee and conference and event host. A founder presenter on Al Jazeera, he hosted all its flagship programmes, including the Newshour, Inside Story and the channel’s US election specials.
David brings a wealth of experience, having also presented for many years with Sky News and ITV Westcountry. He was also US correspondent for TV-am, spending five years in Washington DC.
Business news has been among his specialisms and David has been in high demand on the corporate circuit as a conference host, moderator and after-dinner speaker, particularly in the Middle East.
Hillary Clinton, Angela Merkel and the Emir of Qatar are just some of the high-profile names he’s worked with.