James Ashton is a financial writer and commentator. He is also a popular event host, conference facilitator, panel curator and moderator. A former senior newspaper editor, James has written extensively on the UK economy, business, leadership and technology. As a result he has interviewed hundreds of company leaders in a 20-year career. He also presents […]
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Nicki Chapman
Nicki Chapman is now best known for presenting such programmes as the BBC’s Wanted Down Under and Escape to the Country. Instantly recognisable and hugely likeable, Nicki’s is in constant demand as a TV presenter and radio host.
A gifted speaker and highly skilled event host, Nicki brings a real sparkle to every event. She is still heralded as one of the music business’s best known PR’s working with Bowie, Take That and The Spice Girls amongst others
Sonia Beldom
One of the most recognisable and experienced journalist and broadcasters in the UK, Maxine Mawhinney has had an incredible career spanning more than 40 years and she has reported from across the world as well as anchoring many news programmes.
The sole presenter on BBC World TV when Princess Diana died Maxine worked singlehandedly throughout the night and was seen throughout the world announcing the tragic news.
She recently left the BBC after 20 years where she was one of the main presenters on BBC News, the BBC One national news bulletins at weekends and Dateline London for BBC World TV.
Maxine is an extremely sought after keynote speaker on a wide range of topics from talks reflecting her 20 years as a top BBC journalist and News Anchor covering global events, to inspirational and empowering speeches suitable for a wide range of audiences.
She is also an extremely skilled interviewer making her an excellent moderator, facilitator and panel presenter across a myriad of topics.
Warm, knowledgeable and experienced Maxine is an excellent host for conferences and award ceremonies too.
From Belfast, Northern Ireland, Maxine has worked for BBC, Sky News, Ulster Television, Reuters TV, and ITN. She has lived and worked in Tokyo and Asia News Editor for Reuters TV and Washington DC for GMTV during the Clinton years.
Sue Hayward
From Sky News to BBC Your Money and Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show to BBC Breakfast Sue is a regular money guest on both television and radio. From discussing the country’s economy while on a construction site for BBC Breakfast to sharing her tips on ways to cut the cost of car insurance on Sky News Sunrise Sue is equally at home in the studio or on location.
Sue’s known for her friendly and practical approach when talking money and consumer issues and always has plenty of moneysaving tips to share.
Sue has a wealth of experience behind her and has written for nearly every magazine or newspaper on the market from the Independent on Sunday, Sunday Times and Daily Express to more recently the Sun, Guardian and Observer. After writing her first money column for Bella magazine Sue’s since contributed to numerous women’s magazines including Prima, Essentials, Woman, Woman & Home, Choice and Good Housekeeping along with having her own weekly Money Talk column in My Weekly.
An established international author Sue’s written two books; ‘How To Get The Best Deal’ a pocket friendly book packed with savvy ways to get more power for your pound and ‘Women Leading’ which was translated into both Chinese and Spanish
Rachel Agnew
Marketing consultant, broadcaster, writer, voiceover artist, speaker and Mum, Rachel Agnew is a talented, funny and a first class presenter. She has been a Loose Women and a contributor on This Morning, Sky News and BBC Breakfast. In addition, she is a regular on The Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 and contributes to BBC London, LBC and BBC Radio 5live too.
She also has one of the most ubiquitous voices to be heard in the UK today. Millions hear her every day in Boots, Lloyds, Barclays, M&S, Sainsbury’s and many more nationwide establishments. Because Rachel is the voice of….’Cashier No.3 Please’.
Lynne Crowther
Lynne is a highly experienced social media consultant who has developed and implemented award winning online content for many blue chip organisations. She is a digital and social media lecturer and mentor, a successful food blogger and a digital awards judge.