Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson

Business Journalist, Moderator, Authority on Boardroom-Level Conversation

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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson is best known for guiding conversations that matter to people who run organisations. A senior business journalist and editor, his work has centred on corporate leadership, governance, capital markets, and strategic decision-making at the highest level.

What distinguishes Andrew as a host and moderator is his deep understanding of how businesses actually function, the incentives, pressures, and trade-offs that shape boardroom decisions. He brings journalistic precision without performative confrontation, creating discussions that are probing, informed, and commercially grounded.

Andrew has a rare ability to translate complex strategy into clear dialogue, helping audiences follow not just what leaders say, but why it matters. For senior forums, he creates conversations that feel intelligent, relevant, and worth the time of people who think carefully about every minute.

Hosting & Moderation Expertise

The Edgecliffe-Johnson Effect

Business conversations gain clarity, depth, and relevance.

Panels and interviews benefit from:

  • Commercially literate questioning

  • Calm, authoritative facilitation

  • Clear framing of complex issues

  • Intelligent challenge without theatre

  • A tone that respects senior audiences

Why Book Andrew

Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson brings credibility earned in boardrooms, not studios. He is trusted by organisations that want conversations to move beyond soundbites, particularly where leadership, governance, and strategy are under discussion.

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