Ian Hawkins has gained a reputation as a quick-witted and energetic event moderator able to deliver value, get audiences involved and create a warm inclusive atmosphere. An author and business journalist whose work has appeared on CBS, Reuters and BBC World, Ian has hosted events in Europe, the USA and Australia, and coached Olympians, cabinet ministers and CEOs. On leaving university, Ian wrote for BBC comedy shows including The News Quiz and Loose Ends. On the stand up circuit, he honed his presentation skills in front of live audiences around the UK. Ian’s abilities as a storyteller led to him taking on senior editorial roles in content creation and business journalism, reporting from the ground on subjects as diverse as pharma labs in Gothenburg to water purification in Nicaragua, whilst dodging muggers in Panama City and filming from a helicopter over an active volcano. Now available for corporates, Ian is a strong presenter for roundtables, audience Q&A, boardrooms and firesides. His inimitable style is ideal for dinners and awards. Ian says: “I’ve worked alongside the events business for 15 years and understand how to use humour as a tool to engage audiences, delight sponsors and add value to an event. At a time when the events industry is under pressure, we need to work harder than ever to make live and online events deliver connection, meaning and ROI to stakeholders.”Client Feedback: “Ian’s moderation was impeccable and his subject matter expertise remarkable.” Roberto Maranca - Schneider Electric “Ian kept the evening exciting and open.” Ryan Collier - Spy Cloud “My first choice if I need someone to facilitate.” Jered Merkoff - CTO, World Health Organisation “A no brainer to invite him back following rave reviews from attendees.” Brendan Moran- Cloudera