Sir Trevor McDonald OBE is arguably the most recognisable news presenter in British broadcasting history. He has won more awards than any other British broadcaster, and is well known for being ITV ’s first black journalist. He is most well-known for programmes such as News at Ten, Tonight with McDonald,... Read more
Sir Trevor McDonald OBE is arguably the most recognisable news presenter in British broadcasting history.
He has won more awards than any other British broadcaster, and is well known for being ITV ’s first black journalist. He is most well-known for programmes such as News at Ten, Tonight with McDonald, and ITV News at 10:30. He was knighted by the Queen in 1999 for services to journalism
Trevor McDonald is a well experienced a revered public speaker, and can offer corporate roles such as host, compere, keynote speaker and can conduct Q&A sessions.
McDonald has done charitable work for the Prince’s Trust, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Playing Fields Association, Sight Savers, the Royal National Institute for the Blind, the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Deaf (which became know later as Sound Seekers), Macmillan Cancer Research and the Leukaemia Trust. He serves as Patron, Chairman, President or Vice President in a number of other charitable organisations including National Children’s Homes, the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice, the Friends of Barnes Hospital and De Paul Trust.
Trevor McDonald has also helped to promote the work of St John Ambulance, and organisations dealing with awareness of the problems surrounding Sickle Cell, Autism and homelessness among young people.
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You can book Trevor McDonald through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Trevor's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Trevor McDonald'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 Trevor tailored to your event.
Trevor McDonald 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 Trevor to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Trevor McDonald for events worldwide, subject to Trevor'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 Trevor McDonald 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 Trevor can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Trevor McDonald 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 Trevor can offer.
Trevor McDonald 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.
Trevor McDonald's areas of expertise include Facilitators & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Trevor'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.
Trevor McDonald 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 Trevor'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 Trevor McDonald 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 Trevor McDonald, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Trevor's current availability for your dates.