Krishnan Guru-Murthy is a prominent broadcast journalist in the UK with over 35 years of experience. He has been with Channel 4 since 1998 and is one of the main anchors, making him the second-longest-serving presenter for the channel. Throughout his career, he has covered various topics, including entertainment, politics, sports events like the Paralympics, and war reports. He has appeared on popular TV shows and received nominations for prestigious journalism awards.
Krishnan's interest in presenting began with The School's Mace competition, leading to his first job on BBC2. He studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Oxford University while presenting Asian current affairs programmes for the BBC. He has reported on significant events, including bombings, terrorist attacks, and conflicts. In addition to news, he has presented science programmes on various subjects.
Krishnan is also involved in charitable work, focusing on medical research and botanical gardens. His extensive experience makes him a sought-after speaker. In December 2023, he delivered a keynote speech on the impact of social media on traditional news sources.
