Description
Chris Kohler business speaker sessions come from the Finance Editor across the 9News network. He presents nightly across every state and territory, covering financial markets, interest rates, property markets and household finance.
Chris Kohler Business Speaker: Making Sense of the Economy
Chris has more than a decade of experience across television, radio and print journalism. Before joining Nine, he was a business reporter and presenter for Sky News Business and Your Money. He was also National Business Editor at Domain, where he covered the housing market and property trends. Earlier, he was a financial markets reporter at The Australian.
In addition, Chris holds a Master of Journalism and a Master of International Relations from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications from Deakin University. He also has a large social media following as @chriskohlernews. His father, Alan Kohler AM, is also available as a business speaker through Corporate Speakers Australia.
Author of How They Get You
In November 2025 Penguin published Chris’s book How They Get You: Sneaky Everyday Economics and Smart Ways to Hold on to Your Money. The book explains how everyday financial systems work, from loyalty schemes and late fees to gift cards and supermarket pricing. As a result, readers can make more informed decisions about spending and saving.
Keynote Topics
Economic Outlook
As a keynote speaker and event commentator, Chris offers a journalist’s perspective on the biggest financial stories. He helps audiences understand the economic forces at play and how they affect businesses, leaders and households.
His reporting covers interest rates, inflation, the housing market, federal budgets and global economic trends. Chris also works as an event host for corporate, government and industry audiences.
Book Chris Kohler as Your Business Speaker
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