Conference Chairs & Awards Hosts

 

Looking for someone to chair your conference, to host your awards evening or someone to interview your CEO on stage? All of the names below have experience at either awards hosting or conference chairing. 

 

WILLIE ALLAN 

A headteacher in Scotland, Willie is a popular and humorous after dinner speaker and awards host.

 

 

JAMES BELLINI

Former presenter of the Money Programme and Panorama, James is a specialist in future issues affecting business.

 

 

KATE BELLINGHAM  

With an engineering background, Kate became a presenter on Tomorrows World. Kate is involved in many projects promoting Science and Engineering and is patron of WISE - Women in Science & Technology.


ROGER BLACK

Roger represented Great Britain at the highest level in the world of athletics, both as ab individual runner and member of a 4 x 400 metre relay team. A full time motivational speaker.


 

alastair CampbellALASTAIR CAMPBELL

Best known for his role as Former Prime Minister Tony Blair`s spokesman and press secretary, Alastair is a writer, communicator, strategist and charity fund raiser.  A popular public speaker.  

 

declan curry

DECLAN CURRY

Declan Curry is the former BBC Breakfast News Business presenter from the Stock Exchange. Declan hosted Working Lunch before moving to Radio 5 Live. 

 

LORD COE

Lord Coe is chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and led the bid to win the 2012 Games. 1500m gold medal winner in 1980 and 1984. Also served as a Member of Parliament.

STEVE CRAM 

A legend on the running track, Steve won silver in the 1500m LA Games and has 6 golds from Commonwealth, World, and European Games. Steve now works for the BBC as a presenter.

jon desboroughJON DESBOROUGH

Former World Rally and Vroom Vroom presenter, Jon works for SKY News Sports and has presented the London & Southampton Boat Shows for Channel 4. 


 

dee caffariDEE CAFFARI

Awarded the MBE for her solo circumnavigation against the winds. Dee has competed in the Vendee Global Race, and the only female to sail solo non-stop in both directions around the globe.

 

Frances EdmundsFRANCES EDMONDS

Presenter and best selling author, Frances is a wonderful after dinner speaker and conference host. Voted most entertaining female after dinner speaker by The Times. 

david fitzgeraldDAVID FITZGERALD

Former Sky News Presenter, David is a regular Radio DJ in Devon. A successful writer and raconteur, David is a witty after dinner speaker. 

 

Jeff groutJEFF GROUT

Jeff is an independent consultant and former business manager to Sir Clive Woodward. One of the best business speakers in the UK, Jeff is also a successful author.

 

Phil Hammond

DR PHIL HAMMOND

Dr Phil Hammond is one of the UK's most popular after dinner speakers. Former member of Struck off & Die, Phil is a successful writer and still a practising Doctor.

daisy mcandrewDAISY MCANDREW

TV and radio presenter, Daisy is an excellent speaker, conference host and facilitator. Daisy is the Economics Editor for ITV News and their most senior female reporter.

 

 

emily maitlis EMILY MAITLIS

Emily is one of the main BBC News Presenters. She has also presented Newsnight on BBC2 and participated in election coverage for the BBC.

 

 

piers morgan

PIERS MORGAN

Former Editor of the Mirror, Piers is now known as one of the judges on Britain's Got Talent, and has hosted "You Cant Fire Me" and "Life Stories".

 

 

andrew neil ANDREW NEIL

Former Editor of the Sunday Times and the Economist, Andrew is now the main presenter of This Week and the Daily Politics Show. 

 

 

gary newbonGARY NEWBON

Gary is the former head of Sport at ITV. In 2004 he joined Sky Sports as the main host of You're On Sky Sports and covers greyhound racing. An experienced after dinner speaker.


 

stephen norris STEVEN NORRIS

Former Conservative MP, Steven was the former Minister for Transport and stood for London Mayor in 2000 and 2004. Director of a number of private companies.

 

tiff needellTIFF NEEDELL

Tiff Needell is a presenter of Fifth Gear on Channel 5 but has also presented Top Gear for the BBC. A former racing driver himself, Tiff is a popular choice for after dinner speaker. 

 

 

nicholas owen NICHOLAS OWEN

Nicholas has been a news presenter for both ITV and the BBC, as well as being the Royal Correspondent for ITV from 1994 to 2000. An experienced conference host and after dinner speaker.

robin OakleyROBIN OAKLEY

Former political editor for the BBC, Robin is a contributor to CNN and Turf Columnist for The Spectator magazine. Former European Political Editor for CNN.

 

 

eve pollardEVE POLLARD

Former Fleet Street Editor, author and after dinner speaker. Eve is the former editor of the Sunday Mirror and Sunday Express, the first woman to hold these positions. 

 

 

michael portilloMICHAEL PORTILLO

Former Conservative MP and former Secretary of State, Michael is a broadcaster and author and regularly appears on THIS WEEK on BBC1. 

 

jez roseJEZ ROSE

Psychological consultant, with over 10 years experience. Jez is recognised as a leading authority on changing mindset. Founder of International Superhero Association.

jeff randallJEFF RANDALL

Jeff was appointed the Editor-at-large for the Daily Telegraph in 2005 after 5 years as the BBC Business Editor. Conference host or keynote business speaker. 

 

John SergeantJOHN SERGEANT

Former BBC & ITV political correspondent, John captured the nations hearts with his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. A wonderful raconteur.


kate silvertonKATE SILVERTON 

Highly accomplished and versatile journalist. Kate is a rising star of the BBC and has presented BBC Breakfast News as well as the Main News. Kate has also hosted Big Cat Diaries.

 

Peter SissonsPETER SISSONS

Former BBC News Presenter, Peter has recently retired from the BBC, having presented the main news, Question Time and for BBC News 24. 

 


roy sheppardROY SHEPPARD

Roy is a specialist conference moderator. He has hosted events all over the world, specialising in facilitating & chairing conferences. Also a keynote speaker for events.

 

stephen sackurSTEPHEN SACKUR

Presenter of HardTalk, the current affairs programme on BBC World and News 24. Previously Stephen was BBC Europe Correspondent from Brussels.



paul zenonPAUL ZENON

Britain's Top Trickster, Paul is a magician, comedian, presenter, author and one of the busiest UK cabaret and corporate performers.






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