A skilled presenter brings a high level of expertise in engaging and captivating audiences, ensuring that your business objectives are met while maintaining the attention and interest of viewers or attendees – an experienced business presenter can enhance the overall production quality of your events and videos.
At Great Business Speakers, our business presenters create a positive, professional image for your brand with their polished delivery, confidence, and stage presence. They know how to read the room, adapt to audience reactions, and adjust their delivery to ensure maximum engagement. Hiring an experienced presenter helps elevate the credibility and impact of your business content, ensuring that it leaves a lasting impression and fosters a greater connection with your audience.
Discover our Presenters below, or contact the team at Great Business Speakers to enquire or book. +44 1753 439 289
Afua Hagan is a journalist, broadcaster, TV and radio presenter, TEDx speaker, event host, moderator, and royal commentator. Opinionated, charismatic, and thought-provoking, Afua is one of Britain’s leading voices on inclusion, diversity, and social mobility.
A familiar face across British and international media, Afua regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning and Good Morning Britain, Channel 5’s Vanessa, on the BBC, Sky News, NBC, CNN, CTV News, News Central Africa, and LBC. She has also presented for TalkTv, appearing on The Talk and hosting The Royal Tea, and is widely recognised as an authoritative commentator on the British Royal Family.
Afua has delivered keynote speeches, moderated panels and hosted events for organisations including Retail Week, the NHS, HSBC, Compare the Market, Inmarsat and Cambridgeshire Police, earning a reputation for combining insight, authenticity and humour with compelling storytelling.
Recognised for her contributions to broadcasting, Afua has received honours from the Black Women in Business Awards and the Women4Africa Awards.
Rob Osborne is an award-winning broadcast journalist, presenter, and event host known for sharp interviewing, warmth on stage, and authentic storytelling.
Best known for his work with ITV News, Rob has reported on and presented some of the biggest stories in politics, society, business, and the Royal Family, interviewing leading figures from across public life. He has built a reputation for making complex issues clear, engaging, and relevant to audiences through live broadcasting, current affairs, and documentary making.
Alongside broadcasting, Rob is an experienced live host and moderator, trusted by national organisations to lead conferences, awards ceremonies, panel discussions, and high-profile events with professionalism, humour, and authority. Whether he is interviewing leading politicians, hosting business leaders, or energising a conference room, Rob brings credibility, intelligence, and humanity to every stage.
“My journey as a ceramic artist and writer, and my work on television and stage converge here: to show how to leave what’s familiar and step into what’s possible.”
Jez Rose is a bestselling writer, ceramic artist, presenter, and top 10 keynote speaker leading a global movement for reinvention.
Most of us don’t need more change. But we do need the tools to meet it. That’s why Jez created RESET, a framework, philosophy, and global movement for when the old story stops serving us and when questions start to rise.
Bruce Whitfield is a business speaker, award-winning journalist, podcast host, and author who interprets the noise at the intersection of business, politics, and society. He helps leaders to look beyond the noise of the news cycle and focus on what matters to them for their long-term growth. He delivers targeted and memorable narratives to audiences who will never consume information the same way again. His talks focus on leadership and decision making, political economy, innovation and opportunity, and what really matters.
As the Creator of the Chaos Advantage framework, Bruce challenges conventional thinking and guides audiences to master decision-making, foster engagement, challenge conformity, and lead with conviction when certainty is impossible.
Whether at an in-person event or online, Bruce Whitfield is an entertaining speaker, whose presentations are drawn from his own research as an author on business, economics, and their impact on society. With over 365,000 social media followers, he is a popular voice in the industry, winning the Best Thought Leadership category at the 2025 Speaker Awards.
Gerald Ashley is a broadcaster, advisor, and writer on business risk, behavioural economics, and decision making, with over 35 years of experience in international finance and business, having worked in London and Hong Kong for Baring Brothers and Co, and in Switzerland at the Bank of International Settlements. He is currently the Managing Director of St Mawgan & Co, a strategy and risk consultancy business he co-founded in 2003, and a Non-Executive Director at Fund Managers Equitile.
He has addressed audiences in over 25 countries, from senior business leaders and government ministers to start-up entrepreneurs. His main interests are in the human aspects of risk, uncertainty, and innovation, and how we make decisions. Of particular interest will be his research into the effects of demographic shifts on politics, economics and the whole investment landscape. He looks at how shrinking fertility and an aging population is setting up the perfect risk storm over the next 10 years and further out. As well the inherent risks this new era, it will also bring forth new opportunities, where are the regions, economies and the industries to focus on.
He is a frequent commentator in the media and in the press and is an experienced chairman of conferences, seminars, and panel events. He has written three bestselling books on decision making, financial speculation, and the business world. He is a Visiting Fellow at Newcastle Business School and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Cybersecurity Speaker Joe Tidy blends investigative journalism with clear, actionable guidance for a wide variety of audiences. With a reputation for tracking down cybercriminals and unpacking complex threats for mainstream viewers, he helps leaders, teams, and students understand risk and act with confidence.
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Joe Tidy Cybersecurity Speaker engagements really deliver when you need credible reporting insight, practical security steps, and stories that stick.
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Joe Tidy is a UK-based cybersecurity reporter and speaker who explains evolving digital threats, why they matter, and what audiences can do next to protect themselves.
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His in-demand talks cover emerging cybercrime, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and resilience, with examples from BBC reporting and UK sector realities.
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Sally is a journalist and broadcaster, is the anchor of the State of the World Podcast on YouTube, and spent eight years as an international correspondent for Sky News.
She is a seasoned journalist with years of experience on the frontlines of global events, in the studio and from the field. Sally has covered some of the biggest breaking news stories in recent history, including the war in Ukraine, the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan, the tumultuous US elections, the Israel-Gaza war, and the early days of the pandemic.
Lyse Doucet is the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, reporting on global events with a focus on Asia and the Middle East. As one of the channel’s senior presenters, Lyse anchors programmes from the studio and the field for BBC World and the World Service.
She began her journalism career after studying international relations in her native Canada. She initially worked in Africa before joining the BBC, where her first assignment took her back to Africa. She has since been posted to Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Renowned as one of the channel’s most knowledgeable and respected commentators, Lyse has an extensive understanding of the politics, culture, and commerce of the Middle East. She also offers insights into the broader geopolitical landscape. Fluent in English and French, she is also conversational in Dari and Arabic.
Fearless, frank, funny, and friendly, Beverley Turner is a GB News presenter with more than 20 years’ experience in broadcast journalism.
She has also worked for ITV, BBC Radio 5, and TBC Radio.
She currently co-hosts Britain’s Newsroom, the UK’s most popular and fastest growing mid-morning TV news show, covering major stories and interviewing politicians and members of the British public.
She is a Patron for the Family Planning Association (FPA).
Whether booked as a women’s health speaker or a recognisable host, Beverley Turner is entertaining and truly insightful. Her ability to engage an audience leaves a lasting impression, positively influencing ever area of their lives.
Robert Peston is the Political Editor for ITV, presenter of the politics show Peston, and The Rest Is Money podcast. He is also the founder of the education Charity Speakers For Schools.
He has written several critically acclaimed non-fiction and fiction books, including How to Run Britain (2024) on fixing the issues in the UK, and his thriller The Crash (2023).
For over a decade, he worked at the BBC as Economics Editor and Business Editor. He has also worked at the Financial Times as their Political Editor, Financial Editor, and Head of Investigations.
He has won over 30 awards for his journalism, including Specialist Journalist of the Year and Scoop of the Year from the Royal Television Society.
Lovelda Vincenzi is a renowned moderator, host, emcee, and speaker, who has been trusted to introduce and facilitate conversations with the likes of Monika Lewinski and Nico Rosberg.
Organising an event can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when you have many speakers to cater to and a diverse audience to keep in mind. Integrating the audience in a seamless why, while bridging the mixed perspectives of every panellist is the key to a successful event. With over a decade of experience, Lovelda makes sure your event is a success from start to finish, meeting the goals and objectives of the event.
Ian King’s career did not start in journalism, but in finance, as a business analyst at Midland Bank (now HSBC). He then moved into journalism in 1994, working as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph. Ian later held senior roles at The Guardian, Mail on Sunday, The Sun (as business editor), and The Times (as business and city editor), earning numerous accolades, including Business Journalist of the Year at the UK Press Awards and at the London Press Club Awards.
He has interviewed everyone from FTSE-100 CEOs, three Governor of the Bank of England, and global Prime Ministers.
After joining Sky New in 2014, their head of news John Ryley noted, “Ian’s credentials are impeccable. He is a powerhouse in business journalism, and I know he will make a real impact with our viewers”.
“Who we become on the way to our boldest ambition creates new knowledge of who we are” – Michelle Moore
With over 20 years of senior leadership experience, Michelle Moore is a leadership coach, author, speaker, and thought leader on transformational leadership and resilience.
Named one of the UK’s 50 Most Influential Women in Sport, Michelle is renowned for her compelling storytelling, radical self-awareness, and resilience. She inspires courageous conversations and has spoken in over 20 countries at international summits, conference, and boardrooms.
A powerful advocate for change, she unlocks leadership potential and drives organisational transformation. Her experience spans business, sport, education, and government, with her talks, coaching sessions, and masterclasses transforming the lives of professionals, teams, and cultures.
Steph McGovern is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, best known for presenting economic programmes and her own lunchtime programme, Steph’s Packed Lunch (2020-23).
Working in financial journalism for over 15 years – with eight years at BBC Breakfast – Steph has reported from all over the UK covering economic news, as well as broadcasting live from over 500 businesses.
Steph is openly gay and has used her platform – which includes over 500,000 social media followers – to increase diversity and acceptance in high-profile industries such as hers.
Dominic Colenso is a motivational sales and leadership speaker, actor, director, storyteller, communication coach, and author.
By the time he was 26, Dominic had flown a spaceship, lost a million dollars, and been fired by Simon Cowell. A former Hollywood actor turned communication expert, Dominic has spent the last decade helping leaders, teams, and sales professionals unlock their performance and communicate with confidence under pressure.
Drawing on his varied professions, Dominic reveals the secret tools used by the world’s best performers to engage, inspire, and influence.
Dominic is an author of two best selling books, IMPACT and Cut-Through, offering practical frameworks for storytelling, message distillation and confident delivery.
Maeve Campbell is one of the UK’s most coveted climate journalists, bringing a deep level of expertise in sustainability and wider environmental issues.
A presenter and producer for Channel 4 News, Maeve already has an impressive track record hosting and moderating at the prestigious Blue Earth Summit, and Channel 4’s first ever Climate Summit.
Maeve is also a columnist for Forbes, a media advisor for the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, a moderator, MC, and keynote speaker, covering topics such as sustainability, climate change, green innovation, and the environment.
Romilly Weeks is a news broadcaster who has covered events from all over the globe for ITV News.
She has covered royalty – from the sad days of royal deaths to the happier occasions of weddings; politics, from the positivity of election days to the votes of no confidence, and warfare as far and wide as Iraq and Ukraine.
Sasha Qadri is an engaging TV News Presenter, with a CV that includes Sky News, Channel 4, CNBC, and Reuters.
For many years, she has been a popular corporate events moderator, hosing business events, panels and roundtable discussions, as well as interviewing high-profile figures. She also works regularly for Bloomberg, where she shapes editorial content for events and moderates business conversations for Bloomberg Live. Sasha hosts international events, interviewing government ministers and CEOs on topics ranging from humanising AI to fintech disruption
Sasha’s genuine warmth and compassion, her journalistic background, and her ease presenting means Sasha is the perfect professional addition to any live or virtual event.
Victoria Scholar is one of UK TV’s foremost financial commentators, enjoying a rare combination of banking, television and journalistic experience.
A hugely popular broadcaster and expert on business, finance and economics, Victoria is the Head of Investment at Interactive Investor – the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform. She has a wide-ranging broadcast remit discussing the daily business news agenda, investment strategy and asset allocation, collective investments and direct shares, as well as macro-economics and markets.
Sean Fletcher is a much-loved presenter, touching on subjects including sport, wildlife, immigration, parenthood, trafficking, identity, diversity, prostitution, ethnicity and knife crime.
He has fronted a range of programmes including Countryfile (2016-2019), Good Morning Britain (2014-2021), Songs of Praise (2017-) and Sunday Morning Live (2017-2020).
After marrying his Welsh wife and moving to the country, Sean decided to learn Welsh alongside his sons and is now proud to say he is bi-lingual, which opens him up a wider audience.
An intelligent, interesting, personable and entertaining presenter, Sean is the ideal choice for an after-dinner speaker, award ceremony host and event compere.
Named by The Observer as “one of the world’s leading thinkers”, and by Vogue as “one of the world’s most inspiring women”, economist Professor Noreena Hertz is a board member, senior advisor, bestselling author, and keynote speaker.
Noreena, a global economist whose work intersects the nexus of economics, politics, society, and technology, is a pioneering and renowned thinker on AI, community building, decision-making, and the post-millennial generation. She is also an advisor to some of the world’s largest organisations on strategy and transformation.
She sits on the boards of Nasdaq-listed companies Mattel and Warner Music Group and also the board of the HR Tech Company, Workhuman. She has served on Citigroup’s Politics and Economics Global Advisory Board, the Inclusive Capitalism Taskforce’s Advisory Group, and RWE’s Digital Transformation Board. Her thinking served as the inspiration for Bono’s Product (Red).
Ian Hawkins is an author and business journalist who has worked for CBS, Reuters, and BBC World.
Business journalism has taken Ian from pharmaceutical labs in Gothenburg to water purification in Nicaragua, filming from a helicopter over an active volcano and dodging muggers in Panama City.
He is currently Head of Content at CVTV and Swoop, and is also a News and Investigations Editor for Swoop, covering topics that affect the health of SMEs.
Ian has recently been named Netflix’s official Speaking and Storytelling Coach.
He is now a popular keynote speaker, event host, and moderator. He has hosted events across Europe, Australia, and the United States, and coached cabinet ministers, CEOs, and Olympians.
