One of Radio 4’s most respected reporters, Jonty reports on business and economics stories for
the World Tonight. He has covered OPEC conferences, EU summits and the impact of terror
attacks on the world’s stock markets.
Following an early career in the City, Jonty studied international relations. He then joined BT
Citycall, a financial news service, before moving across to the BBC where he helped launch
Business Breakfast.
Jonty has reported for the World Service on matters from cross-border mergers to the
ramifications for Europe of movements in the US economy. He also writes columns for BBCOnline and Accountancy Age. Jonty’s reports for The World Tonight, including his work on the influence of the oil industry in the run-up to the Iraq Invasion, have twice won him the Wincott Award for RadioProgramme of the Year.