I’m an award-winning former Financial Times journalist and communications professional, now also an accomplished TV presenter and live host. With a strong track record of impactful journalism across print, digital, and radio, I have a deep understanding of news and storytelling. I have also achieved widespread media coverage as head of PR for two financial firms, demonstrating a consistent ability to deliver results and generate standout narratives. A natural communicator with charisma and energy, I thrive in live environments—on camera or in front of an audience—and am confident presenting, moderating panels, and hosting global events. My editorial judgement is first-class, and I excel at finding and developing exclusive, original stories through strong relationship-building and insightful interviews. I bring speed, precision, and creativity to everything I do, underpinned by solid legal and compliance knowledge in the media landscape. Whether delivering breaking news live, conducting high-level interviews, or managing strategic communications, I bring clarity, imagination, and impact to every platform. My passion for people, sharp news sense, and commitment to quality make me a valuable asset in any newsroom or corporate setting.

Simona Stankovska

I’m an award-winning former Financial Times journalist and communications professional, now also an accomplished TV presenter and live host. With a strong track record of impactful journalism across print, digital, and radio, I have a deep understanding of news and storytelling. I have also achieved widespread media coverage as head of PR for two financial firms, demonstrating a consistent ability to deliver results and generate standout narratives. A natural communicator with charisma and energy, I thrive in live environments—on camera or in front of an audience—and am confident presenting, moderating panels, and hosting global events. My editorial judgement is first-class, and I excel at finding and developing exclusive, original stories through strong relationship-building and insightful interviews. I bring speed, precision, and creativity to everything I do, underpinned by solid legal and compliance knowledge in the media landscape. Whether delivering breaking news live, conducting high-level interviews, or managing strategic communications, I bring clarity, imagination, and impact to every platform. My passion for people, sharp news sense, and commitment to quality make me a valuable asset in any newsroom or corporate setting.

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I’m an award-winning former Financial Times journalist and communications professional, now also an accomplished TV presenter and live host. With a strong track record of impactful journalism across print, digital, and radio, I have a deep understanding of news and storytelling. I have also achieved widespread media coverage as head of PR for two financial firms, demonstrating a consistent ability to deliver results and generate standout narratives.

A natural communicator with charisma and energy, I thrive in live environments—on camera or in front of an audience—and am confident presenting, moderating panels, and hosting global events. My editorial judgement is first-class, and I excel at finding and developing exclusive, original stories through strong relationship-building and insightful interviews. I bring speed, precision, and creativity to everything I do, underpinned by solid legal and compliance knowledge in the media landscape. Whether delivering breaking news live, conducting high-level interviews, or managing strategic communications, I bring clarity, imagination, and impact to every platform. My passion for people, sharp news sense, and commitment to quality make me a valuable asset in any newsroom or corporate setting.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Kitchen Guest Presenter at QVC
February 1, 2024 - Present
Showcase Cook’s Essentials, NINJA, and KitchenAid products through live cooking segments. Developed all original recipes tailored to QVC’s core audience. Specialized in gluten-free and allergy-friendly cooking, managing show prep including recipe planning, styling, and sourcing ingredients.
TikTok Live Host at Mooslover
October 1, 2024 - Present
Hosted live TikTok sessions rapidly building a loyal audience and surpassing sales targets. Known for high energy, strong product knowledge, real-time viewer engagement, and creating viral content to increase revenue and brand loyalty.
Live Host at Owlypia Intellectual Challenge
October 1, 2023 - Present
Presented live global events for children aged 6-16 focused on public speaking and debating skills. Hosted opening and closing ceremonies, created fun and entertaining atmosphere, and engaged audiences in various countries including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Mongolia, Indonesia, and Turkey.
TV Presenter at Ideal World
February 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Presented four-hour live shows exceeding sales targets through product knowledge, audience engagement, and persuasive delivery. Skilled in live talkback, solo and co-presenting formats, and interviewing guests. Maintained professionalism under pressure and technical failures.
Head of Global PR / Communications at EXANTE
November 1, 2019 - Present
Led global PR strategy and communications across multiple international markets. Served as public face at international events, moderated panels, fronted investment videos, and produced internal communications. Improved brand visibility, secured top-tier media coverage, organized major international events, and delivered crisis communications and media training.
Head of Communications at iam Bank
November 1, 2019 - August 8, 2025
Delivered strategic communications and PR for a pioneering digital-only US bank, achieving 300,000 sign-ups pre-launch. Secured major media coverage including Financial Times and Wall Street Journal. Authored business book attracting over £3 million in investment, created financial literacy programs, managed communications team and agency relations.
Features Writer at Financial Times / FTAdviser.com / FTfm
July 1, 2014 - August 8, 2025
Produced 4–6 weekly long-form features on retail finance and investments. Delivered award-winning original reports, conducted exclusive interviews with economists and CEOs, contributed to digital output including video presenting and filming explainers.
Kitchen Guest Presenter at QVC
February 1, 2024 - Present
Live cooking segments presenting Cook’s Essentials, NINJA, and KitchenAid products. Develop original gluten-free recipes, tailor content to QVC audience (often busy women in their 50s and families). Manage show prep end-to-end including recipe planning, styling, sourcing ingredients and submitting to production. Specializes in gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and allergy-friendly meals; created gluten-free sourdough recipe as team favorite.
Live TikTok Host at Mooslover
October 1, 2024 - Present
Live TikTok host known for high energy, product knowledge, and charisma. Built loyal audience, tripled sales targets; can stay live for extended hours (e.g., five hours on NYE). Develop and film weekly content aimed at virality, revenue growth, and engagement.
Live Host at Owlypia Intellectual Challenge
October 1, 2023 - Present
Face of Owlypia; host two-day live global events for children aged 6-16, opening and closing ceremonies, energizing audiences, awarding medals and certificates; responsible for entertainment and event cohesion.
TV Presenter at Ideal World
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Presented four-hour live shows, exceeded sales targets through product knowledge, audience engagement, and on-air delivery; experienced in live talkback, solo and co-presenting formats, and guest interviews; maintained professionalism under pressure.
Head of Global PR (Head of Communications) at EXANTE
November 1, 2019 - Present
Led global PR strategy across multiple markets; fronted Horizon series at international events; produced investment videos and internal communications; crisis comms planning and media training for senior leadership; organized major international events, webinars, and stakeholder communications.
Head of Communications at iam Bank digital bank
November 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Led full PR and marketing strategy for a US-based digital bank; delivered coverage in major outlets; authored business book attracting investment; managed team of two; oversaw content across social media and investor comms; built partnerships and overseen awards; led crisis communications planning.
Features Writer at FTAdviser.com and FTfm (Investment Adviser)
July 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Produced 4–6 weekly long-form features on retail finance and investments; interviewed economists, CEOs, and fund managers; contributed to FT digital output; awarded for best original report; trained in video presenting; produced research reports; supported newsroom contributions.
Kitchen Guest Present at QVC
February 1, 2024 - Present
Live cooking segments showcasing Cook’s Essentials, NINJA, and KitchenAid products; develop original recipes; manage show prep from concept to delivery; tailor content for gluten-free and dietary needs; production submissions.
TikTok Live host at Mooslover
October 1, 2024 - Present
Live five-hour sessions driving real-time engagement and sales with high-energy product demonstrations; build a loyal audience; create weekly content; contribute to increased sales and engagement.
Live Host at Owlypia Intellectual Challenge
October 1, 2023 - Present
Host two-day live events worldwide for children aged 6-16, teaching public speaking and debating; open the event with energy and host the closing ceremony awarding medals and certificates.
TV Presenter at Ideal World
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Presented four-hour live shows with strong product knowledge, audience engagement, and on-air delivery; skilled in live talkback, solo and co-present formats, and interviewing guests; managed last-minute shifts and technical issues.
Head of Global PR (changing to Head of Communications) at EXANTE
November 1, 2019 - Present
Led global PR strategy across key markets; presented and moderated the Horizon series at international events; fronted investment videos and internal communications; crisis communications planning and leadership; award submissions.
Head of Communications at iam Bank digital bank
November 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Led PR and marketing strategy for a US digital bank; secured coverage in major outlets (FT, WSJ, NYT, Cheddar); authored a business book attracting investment; developed financial literacy program; managed team and investor comms.
Features Writer at Investment Adviser, FTAdviser.com and FTfm
July 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Produced 4–6 weekly long-form features on retail finance and investments; interviewed economists, CEOs, and fund managers; contributed to FT; won national journalism award for best original report.
Kitchen Guest Presenter at QVC
February 1, 2024 - Present
Live cooking segments showcasing Cook’s Essentials, NINJA, and KitchenAid; creates original recipes; manages show prep, recipe planning, styling, sourcing ingredients; gluten-free and dietary accommodations; production prepped in advance.
Live TikTok Host at Mooslover
October 1, 2024 - Present
Live streaming host; builds audience, drives sales, creates weekly content; five-hour New Year’s Eve live shift; increases revenue and engagement.
Live Host at Owlypia Intellectual Challenge
October 1, 2023 - Present
Host for two-day live events worldwide for children aged 6-16; opens with opening ceremony, closes with medals/certificates; engages and excites participants.
TV Presenter at Ideal World
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Presented four-hour live shows; exceeded sales targets through product knowledge and engaging on-air delivery; skilled in live talkback, solo and co-presenting formats; managed shifts and tech issues.
Head of Global PR (changing to Head of Communications) at EXANTE
November 1, 2019 - Present
Led global PR strategy across multiple markets; presented and moderated the Horizon series at international events; fronted investment videos and internal communications; crisis comms and awards submissions.
Head of Communications at iam Bank digital bank
November 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Led PR/communications for a digital bank; secured coverage in The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, NYT, and more; authored a business book attracting investments; managed team and agency coordination; crisis communications planning.
Features Writer at Investment Adviser, FTAdviser.com and FTfm
July 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Produced 4–6 weekly long-form features on retail finance and investments; interviews with economists, CEOs, and fund managers; contributed to FT’s digital output; trained in video presenting.
Kitchen Guest Presenter at QVC
February 1, 2024 - Present
Live cooking segments presenting Cook’s Essentials, NINJA, and KitchenAid products; develop original recipes; tailor content to QVC’s core audience; manage show prep from concept to delivery, including recipe planning, styling, and sourcing ingredients; gluten-free and dietary adaptations; production-ready content submitted in advance.
TikTok Live Host at Mooslover
October 1, 2024 - Present
Live TikTok host building a loyal audience, consistently delivering high energy product knowledge, real-time engagement, and personalized customer interactions; content planning and filming weekly with ideas designed to go viral; contributed to increased revenue and engagement; performed a 5-hour New Year’s Eve live when a presenter was unavailable.
Live Host at Owlypia Intellectual Challenge
October 1, 2023 - Present
Face of Owlypia; hosts two-day live events worldwide for children aged 6-16, teaching key skills like public speaking and debating; opens and closes ceremonies, energizes audiences, and oversees medal and certificate presentations.
TV Presenter at Ideal World
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Presented four-hour live shows; exceeded sales targets through product knowledge and engaging on-air delivery; skilled in live talkback, solo and co-presenting formats, and interviewing guests; maintained professionalism under pressure during last-minute shifts and technical issues.
Head of Global PR / Head of Communications at EXANTE
November 1, 2019 - Present
Led global PR strategy across multiple markets; fronted international events and Horizon series; produced investment videos and internal communications; delivered crisis communications and media training; improved brand visibility and internal morale; managed events, partnerships, and award submissions.
Head of Communications at iam Bank digital bank
November 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Drove PR and marketing strategy; secured coverage in major outlets (Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, etc.); authored business book attracting significant investor interest; created a financial literacy program; managed content across social media, investor comms, and internal communications; led a small team and liaised with external agencies.
Features Writer at Investment Adviser, FT Adviser.com and FTfm
July 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Produced 4–6 weekly long-form features (600–2,000 words) on retail finance and investments; on-camera presenting; conducted exclusive interviews; contributed to FT’s digital outputs; earned national journalism award for best original report; part of FT’s Journalism Team of the Year.
TV Presenter at Ideal World
September 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Presented four-hour live shows with strong product knowledge, high audience engagement, and persuasive on-air delivery; skilled in live talkback, solo and co-presenting formats, and interviewing guests; maintained professionalism and calm under pressure including last-minute shifts and technical issues.
Head of Communications at iam Bank digital bank
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019
Directed PR and communications for a US digital-bank startup; secured coverage in top outlets (FT, WSJ, NYT, Cheddar TV); authored a business book attracting over £3 million in investment; developed a financial literacy program; managed all social media, investor comms, and internal content; led a small team and agency coordination; driver of diversity and inclusion initiatives and recognition.
Features Writer at Investment Adviser, FTAdviser.com and FTfm
March 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014
Produced 4–6 weekly long-form features (600–2,000 words) on retail finance and investments; contributed to FT’s digital output; secured exclusive interviews with economists, CEOs, and fund managers; won national journalism award for best original report; trained in video presenting and produced research reports.

Education

A-Levels at South Downs College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Journalism Training at NoSweat Journalism Training University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
GCSEs at Littlehampton Community School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
A-Levels at South Downs College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
University degree in Journalism (Broadcast & Print) at University (unspecified)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
NCTJ Journalism Training (Broadcast & Print) at NoSweat Journalism Training University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
One Day SEO training at The FT
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Marketing Diploma at Shaw Academy
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Aspire Presenter Training at Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Press (radio and TV) training at Press Association
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
A-Levels at South Downs College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
GCSEs at Littlehampton Community School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
NCTJ Journalism Training (broadcast and print) at NoSweat Journalism Training University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
A-Levels at South Downs College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
GCSEs at Littlehampton Community School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
NCTJ/Journalism qualification at NoSweat Journalism Training University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
One Day SEO Training at The FT
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Marketing Diploma at Shaw Academy
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Aspire Presenter Training at Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Press Association Training (radio & TV) at Press Association
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
University/Journalism Training (NoSweat) at NoSweat Journalism Training University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Presenter/Broadcast Training at Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Marketing Diploma at Shaw Academy (online)
June 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
One Day SEO Training at The FT
June 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Journalism – NCTJ at NoSweat Journalism Training University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
A-Levels at South Downs College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
GCSEs at Littlehampton Community School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Journalism – broadcast and print, combined with an NCTJ at NoSweat Journalism Training University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Marketing Diploma (Online) at Shaw Academy
June 1, 2016 - March 8, 2026
Press (radio and TV) Training at Press Association
January 1, 2017 - March 8, 2026
Aspire Presenter Training at Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - March 8, 2026
One Day SEO Training at The FT
June 1, 2011 - March 8, 2026
A-Levels (Media A, English Literature A, Film Studies B, Textiles C) at South Downs College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Press Training - Crisis and Media Interviews
January 1, 2017 - August 8, 2025
Marketing Diploma (Shaw Academy)
June 1, 2016 - August 8, 2025
One Day SEO Training (Financial Times)
June 1, 2011 - August 8, 2025
Journalism Training with NCTJ
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Press (radio and TV) training
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
One Day SEO training
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Marketing Diploma
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
NCTJ Journalism Training (Broadcast & Print)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Press Association – Press (radio and TV) training
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Marketing Diploma – Shaw Academy (online)
June 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
One Day SEO Training – The FT
June 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
NCTJ Journalism Training (broadcast and print)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
IMA Team of the Year – Excellence in Writing
November 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
IMA Team of the Year – Excellence in Writing
November 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
FT Adviser – Best marketing and recruitment campaign for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
June 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
FT Adviser – Runner up - Championing Diversity
April 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
FT Employee of the Month – Platform Report
June 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
British Citizen Award
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
British Citizen Award
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
IMA Team of the Year – Excellence in Writing (Nov 2012)
November 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
IMA Team of the Year – Excellence in Writing (Nov 2013)
November 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
FT Adviser – Best marketing and recruitment campaign for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
June 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
FT Employee of the Month – Platform Report
June 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Runner up in FT staff awards – Best Journalist
September 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Marketing Diploma
June 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
One Day SEO Training
June 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Journalism – NCTJ (NoSweat Journalism Training University)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
A-Levels
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
GCSEs
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Aspire Presenter Training
January 1, 2023 - March 8, 2026
Press Association – Radio & TV Training
January 1, 2017 - March 8, 2026
Marketing Diploma (Shaw Academy)
June 1, 2016 - March 8, 2026
One Day SEO Training (FT)
June 1, 2011 - March 8, 2026
NCTJ Journalism Training / Broadcast & Print
April 1, 2007 - March 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Telecommunications