A former investment banker, scientist and business broadcaster Tanya Beckett is an experienced communicator of complex global dynamics and gives a compelling, digestible account of the current state of the world. Tanya has acted as an advisor to Somalia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan and spoken at multiple conferences. Tanya Beckett has... Read more
A former investment banker, scientist and business broadcaster Tanya Beckett is an experienced communicator of complex global dynamics and gives a compelling, digestible account of the current state of the world. Tanya has acted as an advisor to Somalia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan and spoken at multiple conferences.
Tanya Beckett has worked in broadcasting and the media for over twenty years. She started out at the FT, then went to work for CNBC, Sky News, CNN and since 1998, the BBC. She has worked on a variety of programmes on BBWorldNews, the Newschannel, Radio 4 and BBC1 and BBC2 including The Inquiry, Our World, Working Lunch, Today, World Business report, Newsnight and World Business Report.
She also spent 3 years living in and reporting from New York for the BBC. Tanya also works with the World Bank, EBRD, EIB, ADB, Chatham House, the Somali Government and the British Foreign Office in matters relating to trade and communication. She is currently writing and presenting the weekly BBC current affairs radio documentary ‘The Inquiry’ and presenting news programmes for BBC news.
Tanya Beckett has a degree from Oxford University in Metallurgy and Materials Science and spent 5 years as an investment banker in Frankfurt and London. She speaks fluent German, good French and some Spanish.
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Tanya Beckett'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 Tanya tailored to your event.
Tanya Beckett 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 Tanya to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Tanya Beckett for events worldwide, subject to Tanya'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 Tanya Beckett 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 Tanya can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Tanya Beckett 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 Tanya can offer.
Tanya Beckett delivers keynotes in English, French, German. 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.
Tanya Beckett's areas of expertise include Facilitators & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Tanya'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.
Tanya Beckett 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 Tanya'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 Tanya Beckett 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 Tanya Beckett, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Tanya's current availability for your dates.