Susannah Streeter is a leading voice in British finance and economics. For nearly 18 years, she served as a business anchor at the BBC, where she earned a reputation as a trusted expert. She fronted some of the broadcaster’s most high-profile programmes across BBC One, BBC World TV, and the BBC World Service.
Now, as Senior Investment and Markets Commentator at Hargreaves Lansdown—the UK’s largest retail investment platform—Susannah provides global economic and financial analysis. Her insights regularly appear on Bloomberg, CNBC, the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times. She is also a familiar face on Good Morning Britain, LBC, and other major outlets, breaking down the causes of the cost-of-living crisis.
From inflation to sustainable investing, digital disruption to cryptocurrency, Susannah brings deep knowledge and sharp analysis. She speaks and moderates at major conferences worldwide—from the Arctic Circle to the Middle East. Throughout her career, she has interviewed global CEOs and heads of state, doing so fluently in both French and English.
She hosts the popular investment podcast Switch Your Money and leads other series on topics such as tax, digital transformation, cloud computing, and financial innovation.
Susannah began her career with a First-Class degree in government and economics. As one of the UK’s first video journalists, she worked on the country’s first 24-hour local TV news service. From 1997, she also served in the Royal Air Force Reserves, rising to Squadron Leader in the media operations unit. Over a decade, she led combat camera teams on operations and exercises around the world.
A natural communicator, Susannah excels under pressure. She translates complex financial developments into clear, engaging insights for any audience.
