Kendall Gilding

Journalist, TV Presenter, MC, Speaker, Columnist

An accomplished journalist and television presenter, widely regarded as a trusted voice in Australian media. With a dynamic career spanning over 15 years, Kendall has held high-profile roles with 7NEWS and Channel 9’s Today Show, and has appeared as a guest newsreader on Sunrise and the 6pm bulletin.

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Kendall Gilding is an accomplished journalist and television presenter, widely regarded as a trusted voice in Australian media. With a dynamic career spanning over 15 years, Kendall has held high-profile roles with 7NEWS and Channel 9’s Today Show, and has appeared as a guest newsreader on Sunrise and the 6pm bulletin.

Beyond the newsroom, Kendall is a versatile communicator — a podcaster, columnist, MC, and sought-after keynote speaker. She has hosted some of Queensland’s most prominent events, working with clients including UN Women, the Brisbane Lions, Sony Foundation, and Redkite.

Kendall is also a passionate ambassador for causes close to her heart, including Endometriosis Australia, Foodbank, and Newstead Mazda. Her on-air experience extends to live coverage of major sporting events such as the Davis Cup Tennis and Magic Millions.

Her core passions lie in business, leadership, communication, news, and sport. Whether reporting from the sideline of an AFL game, hosting a women’s leadership summit, or contributing in the boardroom, Kendall believes in the power of authentic storytelling to connect, inspire and lead.

Outside of her professional life, Kendall is a proud wife and mother of two, balancing a busy media career with her most important role — family.

I've worked with Kendall many times and she is a wonderful host and interviewer. Kendall is a complete professional and always goes above and beyond to make sure I am comfortable when being interviewed by her. She is also great fun, I always enjoy our time together. Ash Barty
Queensland Cricket has enjoyed working with Kendall across several years. She is an engaging and entertaining host and MC who is always well prepared and has a terrific knowledge of our sport and audience. We look forward to working with Kendall for many years to come. Queensland Cricket
Kendall has very generously shared her time with us at Sony Foundation in hosting our annual Brisbane fundraising event, Brissy4Ward, which raises funds for youth cancer patients around Australia. Hosting a special and key moment during the day, Kendall brought her incredible passion, emotion and professionalism to the room, which contributed greatly to the success of the day. A true powerhouse who we love working with! Sony Foundation