
Stephen Cole is one of the worlds most recognisable and respected faces of international television journalism. Over the past twenty-three years he has anchored the launches of:•Sky News (London) •CNN International (Atlanta) •BBC World Asia and Click Online (London) and •Al ...
Stephen Cole is one of the worlds most recognisable and respected faces of international television journalism. Over the past twenty-three years he has anchored the launches of:•Sky News (London)
•CNN International (Atlanta)
•BBC World Asia and Click Online (London) and
•Al Jazeera (London) and anchored in London & Doha for 9 yearsStephen is now developing a high profile corporate career in communications. After presenting award-winning coverage of Europe as well as investigations into organised crime, corruption and people trafficking across Eastern Europe, Stephen moved to Al Jazeera headquarters in Doha to help launch the next stage of the channel development, including corporate relations.Previously, he anchored live coverage of elections held in Islamabad, Delhi, Moscow, Paris, Hong Kong, Sofia and Bangkok and now as Senior Anchor at Al Jazeera he has covered the momentous events of the Arab Spring. Stephen has also covered nine conflicts ranging from the Falklands War to Bosnia and Kosovo, the two wars in the Gulf and “9-11â€.For six years he presented the annual Oscars programme live for BBC World and News 24. Ten years ago Stephen came up with the idea for a television programme covering Information Technology. He wrote and presented Click Online for 7 years. The success of the style and his format of the show is still watched by millions on the BBC. Stephen presented the show from twenty-four countries and hosted numerous prestigious IT events in Asia and South America. He has taken a senior executive role in directing major events at elections and international news breaking stories.Stephens corporate career began with the establishment of Cole Productions - a corporate communications company - fifteen years ago. He also provides media training through Brazil and Brazil International. He is a Director of Brazil International.He has worked closely with the World Customs Organization, Interpol, the International Security Management Association, the Qatar Foundation and the United Nations as well as having considerable experience in lecturing at academic institutions across the world in subjects ranging from “The Nature of Terrorism†to “Modern Journalismâ€. He also delivered the keynote lectures on journalism and terrorism at the University of Colorado. Stephen also won a National Travel Writers Award for his work in Malaysia. He has chaired and facilitated at the World Economic Forum at Davos for the past eight years. He is a Media Fellow at the World Economic Forum and jury member of BAFTA.Stephen is now the Chairman of the Institute of Business and Diplomacy. Stephen is also a Director of the world famous Premiership Rugby Club, London Welsh.
Dear René, wow, Sometimes opportunities come gift wrapped.
In the case of Great to Cool and your keynote, that was the case. You are so bulls eye, spot on.
We needed inspiration, intellectual stimulation and most off all fresh perspective to see everything in a new context.
Thanks you for your great attribution at this summit. I call it Appleism
"A big thank you for your wonderful contribution to our National Student Enterprise conference. We have had the most fantastic feedback from students, academics and the business community."
"An outstanding contribution over three days in building rapport, trust and helping motivate all our delegates from around the world. Many, many thanks."
"I am very grateful for your contribution to the success of this year’s World Economic Forum at Davos."
“Without a doubt, the eCrime Congress has created a truly global meeting point for information security and law enforcement professionals and without your help, the programme would not have been the success I believe it was.”
"Just a few words of thanks for your expert leadership of our conference last week. Many of our guests commented on how well you had understood and facilitated the Index and Key messages."
“When a story is breaking anywhere in the world we always breathe a collective sigh of relief if you are in charge. Your calm authority means the team works well together and communicates the essential messages. “
“I just want to thank you for your hard work in Argentina. The team you built and speeches you made at Britnet will have a massive impact on the marketing campaigns in Latin America.”
“I am grateful for your contribution to the success of this year’s World Economic Forum at Davos.”
"Congratulations Stephen and keep up the good work"