Speaking & Hosting
I keep conversations sharp, useful, and on time.
I moderate panels, host interviews, and chair sessions for people who want more than polite noise.
I’m a journalist and industry commentator, which means I’m hired to ask the questions others won’t — and make sure the audience actually learns something.
What I do
Panel chair / moderator
Confident facilitation, clean structure, and the ability to pull clarity out of senior people who’d rather hide behind abstractions.
Host / interviewer
On-stage or recorded. Warm enough to build trust, direct enough to get answers.
MC / Event anchor
If you need someone to hold the room together, land transitions, and keep energy up without turning it into cabaret.
Podcast guest / Co-host (selectively)
For shows that want insight, not vibes.
Topics I speak and moderate on
I’m best used where media, advertising, technology, and power collide.
The future of media and journalism (platform power, distribution, business models, trust)
Advertising, attention, and effectiveness (measurement, incentives, what “works” now)
Big Tech and the media economy (search, social, AI, regulation, zero-click)
AI and the reshaping of content (what changes, what breaks, what’s worth defending)
Creator economy and influence (business sustainability, culture, ethics, hype vs reality)
Agency and brand strategy (modern pitch theatre, procurement, creativity under pressure)
Market narratives and second-order effects (what a trend means next, not just now)
If you want a session framed around a specific audience (CMOs, comms leaders, product teams, regulators, founders), I’ll tailor the angle.
Formats I’m a good fit for
Industry conferences and festivals
Brand and partner events
Trade body sessions and roundtables
Internal leadership offsites (especially where “alignment” has become a euphemism for avoidance)
Live podcasts and recorded interview series
Awards judging panels and debate formats
The Future of Media 2024 (Live interview with ISBA director-general Phil Smith)
BEYOU Festival 2025 (Moderator)
Connected TV World Summit 2024 (Video interview)
Freely's Sundown Social @ MIPCOM, Cannes 2025 (Host + moderator)
Advertising Week Europe 2024 (Panellist)
The Media Leader Awards 2024 (Live interview with WPP CEO Mark Read)
How I work
A good session is designed, not hoped for.
Prep call to lock the purpose, audience, and outcomes
Run-of-show with clear beats (opening frame, question arc, audience moments, close)
Speaker prep (light-touch, not stage-managed) so panelists don’t default to PR mode
On-the-day control: timing, energy, and interventions when the conversation drifts
Past work
A selection of organisations and platforms I’ve worked with / appeared on includes:
The Media Leader (columns and industry commentary)
WARC (research, reporting, and industry analysis)
Advertising Week (moderation / interview formats)
Recent sessions
The Media Club Podcast (December 2025)
Appearing alongside legendary media journalist Maggie Brown and host Matt Deegan, we discussed the state of reruns on streaming TV, what next for the advertising industry after Omnicom completed the acquisition of Interpublic Group, and lots more industry news…
The Future of Media London (November 2025)
Live interview on stage with Stephen Joseph, CEO of international outdoor advertising company Ocean Outdoor.
The Future of Media London (November 2025)
Live panel on stage with Ross Sergeant (global media director, Allwyn), Ruth Cartwright (managing director UK, Active International), Gerry D’Angelo (senior advisor, McKinsey & Co), and Louise Martell (global head of strategy, OpenMind/Mindshare).
What you’ll get
A host who can make senior speakers intelligible
A session that doesn’t waste the audience’s time
A tone that’s smart, direct, and human — not performative
Enquiries
If you’d like to book me to moderate, host, MC, or appear on a podcast, email:
Please make sure your enquiry includes:
Date + location (or remote)
Format (panel / interview / MC / podcast)
Audience and theme
Speakers (if confirmed)
Any deadlines or promo requirements