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.
Melissa Chan
Emmy Nominated Journalist, Written for The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, Reporter VICE News, Presenter DW’s news program
Emma Dabiri
Presenter, Social Historian, Writer, Presenter Britain’s Lost Masterpieces on BBC4, Is Love Racist? on Channel 4, Radio 4’s Saturday Review
Sarah Campbell
BBC Presenter and Correspondent, Royal Correspondent, Moderator and Event Host, Keynote Speaker on Women and Equality, Resilience
Dareen Abughaida
Principal Anchor at Al Jazeera English, Hosts The Newshour and Inside Story, Moderated events for World Bank, UN, Qatar Airways
Mark Barton
Business and Financial TV Presenter, former Bloomberg Anchor, Moderator, Event Host
Peter Stojanovic
Technology and Business Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker, Moderator and Journalist. C-Suite Specialist, Editorial and Marketing Consultant
Angela Barnes
TV Presenter and Correspondent, Technology Programme Presenter, Moderator, Keynote Speaker
Carrie Frais
British Television Presenter, Event Host, Moderator and MC based in Barcelona.
Jackie Adedeji
Broadcaster, Channel 4 Documentary Presenter, Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker on Diversity, Health and Wellbeing, Event MC, Moderator.
Laura Buckwell
Dubai-based, British national Laura Buckwell is a an industry event EMCEE, moderator and former TV news anchor.
Reuben Christian
Event host, motivational speaker, moderator, comedian, TV presenter, educator, coach, mentor and community builder
Hannah Fry
Mathematician, Best-selling author, Keynote Speaker on Data, the Future, Patterns in Human Behaviour, Women in STEM
Jennifer Sarah Boone
TV, Online, Virtual and Hybrid Event Emcee, Moderator and Host
Ludovica Brignola
Anchor at Thomson Reuters, International Business News Presenter, Moderator, Event MC
Tasnim Nazeer
Award-winning journalist, author, freelance TV reporter and presenter
Christine Talbot
Multi-award-winning television presenter, journalist and host
Jake Humphrey
High Performance Podcast Presenter, Former BBC and BT Sport Presenter, Motivational Speaker, After Dinner, Moderator, Awards Host.
Sharanjit Leyl
A familiar face on global news channels including BBC World News and Bloomberg TV
Michelle Martin
Veteran journalist based in Singapore who has worked across both of Singapore’s biggest media networks
Aryana Neo
Radio broadcaster, news presenter, and advocate for female empowerment, pushing boundaries and inspiring others through her work in radio, TV, business, podcasts, and pageantry.
Charlotte Ivers
Prominent columnist, staff writer for The Sunday Times, and TV personality, known for her insightful commentary on politics, culture, and the experiences of young people
Benita Matofska
World-renowned speaker and climate change consultant, leads sustainability for Futuretivity, specializing in climate innovation for the media industry.
Gaby Logan
International Sports Presenter and Commentator, Event and Awards MC, Sports Host, Moderator, Keynote and After Dinner Speaker.
Tim Willcox
Presenter on BBC1, BBC World, BBC News Channel, BBC Radio, Interviewed Prime Ministers and Presidents, Fluent in Spanish
Selina Downes
International News Anchor at TRT World in London, presented major sustainability series for Bloomberg, also ITN, Al Jazeera English, Reuters, Sky News, Media Trainer, Moderator
Manuela Saragosa
Executive Producer of FT podcasts and a seasoned international journalist with over 20 years' experience across the BBC and Financial Times.
Isabelle Kumar
Award winning Journalist: moderated the first ever European Union Presidential Debate
Lara Lewington
Global technology expert, Broadcaster, Documentary Maker, Writer, Keynote Speaker, Technology Speaker, AI Speaker
Jane Dougall
BBC sports presenter with 20 years’ experience across major tournaments, women’s sport, and news, making her a versatile and engaging host or moderator.
Hannah Wilkes
Presenter for Sky Sports and covers a huge range of sport for the network.
Sue Saville
Oxford-educated, multilingual health and pharma specialist, with extensive experience as a moderator, host, and former ITV News Medical Correspondent.
Méabh Mc Mahon
Multilingual international news anchor and sought-after event moderator, known for hosting Euronews’ Brussels, my love? and high-profile events across Europe with her unique energy and journalistic expertise.
Glen Goodman
Investment Expert, Cryptocurrency Specialist, Broadcaster, Host, Moderator, Financial Keynote Speaker, Former BBC and ITV Business Correspondent
Natalie Pirks
BBC Sports Presenter and Correspondent, Event MC, Moderator, Keynote and Motivational Speaker.
Sally Biddulph
Veteran ITV News presenter and political correspondent Sally brings 25 years of trusted broadcasting experience and a warm, polished style to hosting, moderating, and live events.
Mariam Zaidi
British news presenter specialising in EU and global affairs. A TRT World anchor and former BBC, CNBC and Euronews journalist, she now also moderates major global events including the World Economic Forum and UN Climate Conference.
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.











































