Conference and Seminar Hosts

Brigitte Scheffer is a journalist and award winning documentary maker whose work can be found on Amazon and Netflix. She has worked for the likes of Bloomberg, CNN and the BBC World. She has also held communication roles for NGOs and the Saudi government. Her areas of expertise include marine conservation, the Arab world and the energy sector. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Arabic (3 dialects); she also speaks some Russian.

Brigitte Scheffer

Business and Financial Presenter/Host/Commentator, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor, Moderator, Keynote Speaker

Victoria Scholar

Bobby is probably best known for his appearances on TV game shows like Richard Osman's House of Games, Pointless Celebrities, Countdown's Dictionary Corner but his career started as an investment banker with Lehman Brothers; he is an accomplished speaker and seminar host.

Bobby Seagull

Former political editor for the BBC and ITV, who has gone on to present and appear on numerous programmes from Question Time to Strictly Come Dancing!

John Sergeant

Ritula is an award winning journalist and broadcaster whose enviable reputation has been built on the back of a 35 year career with the BBC. Having stepped down from The World Tonight on Radio 4, she now presents a late night show on Classic FM. Still keeps her ear/interest in current affairs, however her speech would be more political rather than finance focussed.

Ritula Shah

News journalist and presenter for BBC World News, Babita is the anchor for Newsday, a daily news programme from Singapore and London. She hosted our Speaker Showcase in 2013 and has presented a number of programmes on BBC One.

Babita Sharma

TV and radio presenter whose career has spanned over 30 years. A popular DJ whose classic kids TV show FunHouse is re-running on Sky and Challenge TV with a cult following. Another leftfield, but might have the cult appeal!

Pat Sharp

Ben is a journalist, presenter, podcaster and author originally best known for his involvement with the creation of the X Factor which launched his eclectic broadcasting career

Ben Shephard

Lucy is a journalist & broadcaster specialising in climate, nature, and other wide ranging environmental issues.

Lucy Siegle

Kate Silverton is a familiar face on television, a successful author and children's mental health exert

Kate Silverton

ITV News presenter and regular face on Good Morning Britain. Well known in the NW after 4 years presenting the evening bulletin.

Ranvir Singh

Paul switched careers from medicine to full time comedy coupled with a unique reputation one of the UK's top quizzers; now a regular on the corporate scene

Paul Sinha

Wildlife Presenter who has delivered an array of shows including BBC Earth, Springwatch and The One Show

Hannah Sitfall

Countryfile and 5 Live Sunday morning presenter. As an adventurer she has competed in Ultra Marathons and Kayaking 2,010 miles down the Amazon in support of Sport Relief. She completed a daring high wire walk between the towers of Battersea Power Station for Comic Relief in 2011 and more recently trekked to the South Pole.

Helen Skelton

Charlotte presents Radio 4's Farming Today and is a regular contributor to Countryfile on BBC1.

Charlotte Smith