Moderators and Facilitators

Riva Media is a Moderators and Facilitators Agency representing news presenters from major broadcasters like the BBC, ITV and NBC – all experienced and equipped to interview, guide and facilitate panel discussions, conferences and other major events, ensuring maximum value from your guests, speakers and contributors.

Governments, banks, major corporations and the United Nations are among the clients we’ve worked with and our moderators have hosted events and conferences around the world.

Susannah Streeter

Global Financial Commentator and International Broadcaster, former BBC Business Anchor, Event MC, Moderator, Keynote Speaker on Economics, Energy, Sustainability and AI.

Katie Prescott

Technology Business Editor at The Times, Co-host of The Times Tech Podcast, former BBC Business Presenter and Correspondent, Author, Moderator, Keynote Speaker on AI, Technology and Trends, Event Host

Hannah Prevett

Sunday Times Associate Business Editor, Host of The Business Podcast, Event Host and Moderator

Emma Vardy

Award-winning BBC Correspondent and Presenter specialising in UK and US Politics, Northern Ireland, Business, Technology and Sport. Event MC, Moderator, Keynote and Motivational Speaker.

Sonya Barlow

BBC Presenter, LMF Network CEO, Author, Keynote Speaker, Moderator, Event MC, specialising in entrepreneurship, technology, gender equality, inclusion, future of work, diversity and neurodiversity

Phil Gayle

International News Anchor and Voice Artist, has presented for Channel 4, BBC, ITV, DW, also a Moderator, Facilitator, Event Host and Keynote Speaker

Karishma Vaswani

Writer, Broadcaster with Bloomberg Opinion, former BBC Chief Asia Presenter, Moderator, Keynote Speaker, Event MC, Finance/Business Specialist

Manisha Tank

International News Anchor for many years working at CNN, BBC and Reuters, Event MC, Moderator, Specialist in Environment, Sustainability, Technology, AI, Diversity

Juliette Foster

Award-winning TV and Radio Presenter, Sky News Sunrise and Sky News At Ten, Business Presenter, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker

Joe Tidy

BBC Cyber Correspondent, Author, Broadcaster, Documentary Maker, Cyber Security Expert, Keynote Speaker, Event Host, Moderator

Afua Hagan

Julie MacDonald

Experienced International News Anchor presenting for Al Jazeera, Sky, BBC, ITV, 5 News. Moderator, Event MC, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Specialist

Jeremy White

Senior Innovation Editor for Wired Magazine, Artificial Intelligence Speaker, Technology and Trends Speaker, Business Speaker

Chloe Tilley

Sony Award Winning Presenter, BBC News Channel, BBC World News, Radio 5 Live, Radio 4, World Service, Victoria Derbyshire Programme

Georgie Frost

Multi-award-winning UK Finance Broadcaster and Journalist, Radio and TV Presenter, Event Host and Moderator. Host of This is Money podcast, Editor-at-large Times Money Mentor, BBC Broadcaster. Keynote Speaker on Finance and Consumer Affairs. Inspirational/Motivational Speaker, particularly on Resilience.

Ghida Fakhry

Moderator at international conferences and high-level panels on human rights, peace and security, women's empowerment, climate change, sustainable development, and other global issues

Q) How do you hire an event facilitator and moderator?

Gone are the days of personal recommendations and stuffed Rolodexes. Now, easily source an expert event facilitator or panel moderator from our database of desirable personalities. We make it easier to find the perfect presenter for your event, programme, workshop or conference. Simply have a look through the many top-shelf profiles of Riva Media talent. It’s easily sorted into an expertise database so you can find experienced conference facilitators quickly. Create a small list of your favourite candidates and let us know who you’re interested in. We’ll take all the hassle out of booking an event moderator and manage the whole process to ensure you’ve got the right talent.

Riva Media stands as a premier agency specialising in Event Moderators and Facilitators, offering unmatched expertise from seasoned news presenters and broadcasters. We represent professionals from renowned networks such as the BBC, ITV, and NBC, all of whom bring a wealth of experience to the table. Our Event Moderators are adept at steering interviews, guiding panel discussions, and facilitating conferences with precision and authority. They ensure that your event flows seamlessly, extracting maximum value from your guests, speakers, and contributors, while keeping the audience engaged and informed.

Our track record speaks for itself, with an impressive client roster that includes governments, leading banks, major corporations, and even the United Nations. Our Event Moderators have successfully hosted and managed high-profile events and conferences across the globe, demonstrating their ability to handle a wide range of topics and audiences with finesse. Whether you’re organising an international summit, a corporate retreat, or a public forum, our Event Moderators bring a level of professionalism and insight that elevates any event. Trust Riva Media to provide the expertise needed to ensure your event is not only successful but also impactful, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees.