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Chris Kohler

Overview

Chris Kohler is the 9News Finance Editor and one of Australia’s best-known finance journalists. Seen daily on 9News bulletins and followed by a large audience on social media as @chriskohlernews, he has a talent for making money, markets and the economy easy to understand. He is also the author of How They Get You, a book on the hidden ways Australians are nudged to spend.


Who is Chris Kohler?

Chris Kohler began his career as a business and financial markets reporter at The Australian and Business Spectator. In 2017 he became Domain’s first National Business Editor, covering banking, financial markets, consumer affairs and personal finance through a property lens for Domain and its mastheads, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

He then moved into television as a reporter and presenter for Your Money and Sky News Business, before joining Sky News as a business reporter covering breaking business news and market movements. Today he is Finance Editor across the 9News network, reporting on financial markets, interest rates, property and household finances, with regular updates on national radio.

Chris has hosted programs across the Nine Network and Sky News and has presented special events including Moomba and New Year’s Eve. His book How They Get You, published by Penguin, explores the tactics businesses use to get Australians to spend more.


Career highlights

  • Finance Editor, 9News

  • Author of How They Get You (Penguin)

  • Former reporter and presenter, Your Money and Sky News Business

  • Former business reporter, Sky News

  • Domain’s first National Business Editor

  • Former business and financial markets reporter, The Australian and Business Spectator

  • Presenter of special events including Moomba and New Year’s Eve


Key speaking themes

  • The economy, interest rates and what they mean for everyday Australians

  • Property and the housing market

  • Cost of living and household finance

  • How businesses influence the way we spend

  • Making complex finance simple and engaging


Ideal for

  • Finance, banking and property events

  • Corporate and industry conferences

  • Government and public sector events

  • Economic outlook and market update sessions

  • Event hosting and panel moderation

  • Awards nights and gala dinners


Frequently asked questions

What does Chris Kohler speak about?
Chris Kohler speaks about the economy, interest rates, the property market, cost of living and household finance.

What is Chris Kohler’s current role?
Chris Kohler is the Finance Editor across the 9News network.

Has Chris Kohler written a book?
Yes, Chris Kohler is the author of How They Get You, published by Penguin, about the hidden ways Australians are nudged to spend.

Where has Chris Kohler worked?
Before joining Nine, Chris Kohler worked at The Australian, Business Spectator, Domain, Your Money and Sky News.

Is Chris Kohler available as an MC or event host?
Yes. Chris Kohler is available for keynotes, event hosting and panel moderation.

How do I book Chris Kohler as a speaker?
Chris Kohler is available to book through Essential Talent. Call 0508 825 368 or use the enquiry form on this page.