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. As a bilingual - French-speaking - BBC anchor, with a career spanning two decades in broadcasting, she presented flagship business shows on TV and radio, and now speaks and chairs debates at major conferences around the world, focusing on macro-economics, energy, sustainability, defence and artificial intelligence.
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
Zoe Kleinman
BBC Technology Editor, Presenter, Moderator, Digital Transformation Speaker, Technology Keynote Speaker, Cyber Security Speaker
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
Katie Prescott
Technology Business Editor at The Times, former BBC Business Presenter and Correspondent, Moderator, Keynote Speaker, Event Host
Karishma Vaswani
Writer, Broadcaster with Bloomberg Opinion, former BBC Chief Asia Presenter, Moderator, Keynote Speaker, Event MC, Finance/Business Specialist
Rosanna Lockwood
International News Anchor, Business, Economics, Geopolitics and Sustainability Specialist, Moderator and Event Host.
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
Afua Hagan
TV & Radio Presenter, regularly appearing on ITV, BBC, LBC, Times Radio and talkRADIO, Managing Editor, Black Business Magazine. TEDx Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Event Host, Moderator, Royal Commentator.
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
Global media presenter, Analyst of International Economics and Finance, director and trustee of world organisations, Economics and Business Keynote Speaker
Andrew Wilson
Award-winning News Anchor, Correspondent, Current Affairs Presenter Sky News, CEO Interviews for Reuters, WEF Davos, Foreign Correspondent, Moscow, Jerusalem, Washington
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
Jason Mohammad
Broadcaster hosting Final Score on BBC1, Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, Snooker and Six Nations Host
Shiulie Ghosh
Leading Anchor TRT World, Senior Anchor Al Jazeera English, Award Winning Journalist, BBC and ITV News, Moderator United Nations Conferences
Alysia Judge
Gaming Presenter, Expert and Commentator, Award-winning Journalist, Host & Producer, creates videos for Netflix, regular host for BAFTA’s Game Awards, Moderator
Andrea Byrne
Anchor of BAFTA Award Winning Wales at Six, ITV News Presenter, Crime Files for ITV Wales, Wales This Week, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Ambassador
Sasha Qadri
Presenter, Moderator, Event Host with a background encompassing Bloomberg, Sky News, Reuters, CNBC, Channel 4 News. Specialist in business, finance, sustainability and technology
Emma-Louise
CBBC Presenter, Radio 1 Presenter, Event Host, MC, Youth Content
Samuel Burke
Emmy award-winning bilingual business and technology TV journalist, CNN Anchor and Correspondent, Moderator, Event Host
Maria Ramos
International News Anchor, MC, Event Host, Moderator, fluent Spanish speaker
Sir Craig Oliver
Former Director of Politics and Communications to British PM, former Controller of BBC Global, Keynote Speaker on Geopolitics and Communications, Moderator, Podcast Host
Ayo Sokale
Civil engineer, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading, Sustainability Speaker, Motivational Speaker, STEM Speaker, Neurodiversity Speaker, Entrepreneur, AI powered Tech CEO & Founder
Cristina Criddle
Financial Times Technology Correspondent specialising in AI, based San Francisco, former Senior BBC Technology Reporter. Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Social Media and Future of Work, Moderator, Event Host
Victoria Scholar
CITY AM Analyst of the Year 2023, Telegraph Columnist, Business and Financial Presenter/Host/Commentator, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor, Moderator, Business Speaker
Emma Vardy
Award-winning BBC Correspondent and Presenter, with specialisms which include UK and US Politics, Northern Ireland, Business, Technology, Sport. Event MC, Moderator, Keynote and Motivational Speaker.
Laura Kuenssberg
Multi award-winning political journalist, presenter, BBC TV, radio and podcast presenter.
Robyn Dwyer
Global News Anchor, Moderator, Event Host, Business specialist with extensive experience interviewing industry leaders worldwide, speaks fluent French
Polly Middlehurst
GB News Presenter, former Sky News Anchor, Moderator, Facilitator, Event Host, Media Resilience Coach, Voice Artist
Nafisa Latic
International News Anchor, Presenter of Across the Balkans on TRT World, Moderator, Facilitator, Event Host, Keynote Speaker
Sangeeta Kandola
Warm, assured and personable, Sangeeta has presented for ITV London for a number of years and is a regular on Good Morning Britain.
Raheela Mahomed
International News Anchor, DW, Al Jazeera, CNN, Presented Emmy Nominated ‘The NewsGrid’ (an interactive show)
Danny Fortson
Leading Global Technology Journalist, Sunday Times West Coast Correspondent. Keynote Speaker on Technology, AI, Innovation and Trends. MC and Moderator for Tech Events.
Frankie McCamley
BBC National and International News Anchor, London Politics Show Presenter, Event Moderator and Host, Keynote and Motivational Speaker, Education Specialist
Raya Rammal
Arabic Speaking News Anchor, Presenter, Event Host, MC, Moderator, Keynote Speaker
David Rowan
Keynote Speaker, Tech Speaker, founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine’s UK edition
Bridgid Nzekwu
Highly experienced moderator and conference host. Former Channel 4 News anchor and ITV newsreader. Specialist in business, technology, and healthcare sectors.
Andy Verity
BBC Economics Correspondent, Financial Presenter and Broadcaster, Moderator, Business and Financial Keynote Speaker, Event Host, Personal Finance Expert
Shehab Khan
Award-winning ITV News Presenter and Political Correspondent, Panel Moderator, Event MC, Keynote Speaker
Clare Richardson
International News Anchor, Moderator, Event MC, International Affairs Specialist
Dominic O’Connell
Leading UK Business and Economics Broadcaster and Commentator, Times Radio Business Presenter, Times Columnist, former BBC Radio 4 Today Programme Business Presenter, former Sunday Times Business Editor, top Moderator and Event MC
Frankie Bridge
Event and Awards Host, Inspirational Speaker, Speaker on Mental Health, Singer-Songwriter Influencer
Why hire a conference moderator for your event?
Panel discussion moderators are in high demand for their simple command of an audience’s attention and their comfort in rallying thought leaders for interesting debates. Most of our talent roster has a TV and news background, so they’ll feel at home in front of a room and in front of a camera. With a small amount of direction, our conference moderators and event facilitators will guide timings, live discussion, speakers, and Q&A with an expert hand. If you need to ensure your event or conference runs smoothly, an experienced moderator or facilitator is a must. Trust your programme to recognisable names from ITV, BBC, NBC and more.
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.