George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos is a highly respected journalist and former political advisor, known for his incisive interviewing style and extensive knowledge of American politics. He currently co-anchors ‘Good Morning America’ and hosts ‘This Week’ on ABC, bringing decades of experience from both the White House and major news networks. After serving as the Communications Director for Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, George Stephanopoulos continued his pivotal role in the Clinton administration as White House Communications Director in 1993, and later as Senior Advisor for policy and strategy until December 1996. This followed a distinguished academic background, graduating summa cum laude from Columbia University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, and earning an MA in Theology from Balliol College, Oxford, as a Rhodes Scholar in 1984.

His on-air presence expanded significantly when he became the host of ABC’s ‘This Week’ in September 2002. In recognition of his journalistic prowess, he was named ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent in 2005 and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from St. John’s University in 2007. Expanding his footprint across ABC News’s flagship programs, Stephanopoulos began co-anchoring ‘Good Morning America’ in December 2009.

Demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen, he has also co-founded two production companies, BedBy8 and George Stephanopoulos Productions, expanding his reach within the media landscape.