Georgina Godwin Keynote Speaker

Award-winning broadcaster and anchor at Monocle Radio
International journalist covering geopolitics, current affairs and global affairs
Acclaimed interviewer, literary chair and Books Editor for Monocle Radio

Georgina Godwin's Biography

Georgina Godwin (Hon) FRSL is a highly accomplished and widely experienced independent broadcast journalist.

She is the regular anchor of current affairs programmes *The Globalist* and *The Briefing* on Monocle Radio. These live geopolitical shows go behind the headlines, exploring stories for an international audience. Georgina makes story suggestions, writes the scripts and conducts the interviews.

A regular chair of literary events worldwide, she is also Books Editor for Monocle Radio and presenter of the in-depth interview show *Meet the Writers*, a warm, intimate, one-on-one half-hour programme featuring authors.

She presents *Monocle on Saturday* with gentle wit and a sense of fun, comprising lighter stories and a global press review.

Georgina has interviewed a wide range of public figures, from literary giants and debut novelists to prominent politicians, musicians and artists.

Georgina has been a contributor to Al Jazeera, Sky News, Channel 4 News, BBC News, *Newsnight*, Channel 5, LBC and others, speaking on Southern African politics. She is a regular panellist on *Weekend* on the BBC World Service and has appeared on *Broadcasting House* and *Great Lives*, where her choice was Dag Hammarskjöld.

Born in Zimbabwe and educated there and at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, she was a lead presenter on the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, then a founder member of SW Radio Africa and the Harare International Festival of the Arts.

She serves on the board of the charity English PEN.

Georgina has judged many literary prizes, including the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, the Caine Prize for African Writing, the British Book Awards and the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Geopolitics and Global Affairs

Journalism, Media and the News Agenda

International Politics and Current Affairs

Literature, Culture and Storytelling

Moderating Leadership Panels and Executive Conversations

She helps audiences understand the stories shaping the world, drawing on decades of international journalism to provide clear insights into geopolitics, global affairs and current events.
She translates complex political, cultural and international issues into engaging, accessible conversations, helping organisations better understand the trends influencing today’s global landscape.
She combines extensive experience as a broadcast journalist, interviewer and event moderator, offering a unique perspective shaped by her work with Monocle Radio and leading international news organisations.
As anchor of The Globalist and The Briefing on Monocle Radio, Books Editor and presenter of Meet the Writers, she has interviewed world-leading politicians, authors, artists and thought leaders while becoming a respected voice in international broadcasting.
Her engaging keynotes and moderation equip audiences with fresh perspectives on geopolitics, leadership, culture and global affairs, fostering informed discussion and meaningful dialogue.

Videos of Georgina Godwin

Speaking My Mind | Leo Varadkar in conversation with Georgina Godwin Introduced by Kevin Kelly

The Long and the Short | Lucy Caldwell, Namita Gokhale and Ravi Singh with Georgina Godwin

Articles, Media & Podcasts

London Book Fair 2026: PW Talks with Georgina Godwin, Books Editor, Monocle Radio

Publishers Weekly

Comments & Testimonials

Georgina is a valued member of Pi Capital’s Brain Trust, sourcing speakers and moderating events. Her interview skills are excellent and much appreciated by both the speakers and our members.

Georgina is thorough in her preparation, professional and always manages to get the best out of people. She is knowledgeable, an absolutely natural speaker and interviewer on both sides of the interview table or speaking independently on stage.