Renowned journalist, television presenter, and author Piers Morgan has been announced as the keynote speaker for The Business Day at Bridlington Spa, set to take place on Friday 6 June 2025.
The event will bring together key business leaders and influencers from across the region, will offer a day of "insight, inspiration, and networking".
It will be hosted throughout by Gyles Brandreth.
Stephen Parnaby OBE, Event Director of The Business Day said
“Piers Morgan’s career has been marked by his fearless journalism, his ability to speak candidly, and his presence on the global stage.
We are delighted to have him join us for The Business Day in 2025, where his insights into media, politics, and the business world will undoubtedly spark thought-provoking conversations.
Piers’ experience and forthright views make him a compelling figure for our sponsors and delegates and we look forward to what promises to be a memorable discussion.”
Mark Lonsdale, General Manager, Bridlington Spa & Producer of The Business Day, added
“Bringing Piers Morgan to Bridlington Spa is an exciting opportunity for the business community.
Piers has had an extraordinary career, transitioning from newspapers to television and global platforms, which gives him a unique perspective on the shifting landscape of media and business.
He will be a highlight of next year’s event, offering attendees both insight and entertainment.”
Born in 1965, Piers Morgan studied journalism at Harlow College before launching his career in local South London newspapers. His big break came in 1989 when he joined The Sun and was given his own showbiz column, ‘Bizarre.’ In 1994, Rupert Murdoch appointed Morgan as the editor of News of the World, making him the youngest editor of a national UK newspaper in more than half a century. Two years later, he was headhunted to edit the Daily Mirror, a position he held until 2004.
Beyond print journalism, Morgan became a household name through his television career. He was a judge on both Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent and won the first series of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice. In 2011, he moved to prime-time television in the U.S., hosting Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN.
In the UK, Morgan co-presented the popular morning show Good Morning Britain and the celebrity interview program Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. Currently, he presents Piers Morgan Uncensored and continues to write columns for The Sun and The New York Post. Morgan is also a successful author, with several books to his name, including bestsellers Wake Up and The Insider.
There are more details about the event at www.TheBusinessDay.co.uk
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