Nadine Dereza
Broadcaster and Journalist
Nadine Dereza is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and renowned conference chair with a proven track record of captivating global audiences. Named 'Financial Journalist of the Year', she brings unparalleled expertise in business, finance, and current affairs. Whether you’re looking to inspire, inform, or ignite conversation, Nadine delivers with authority, energy, and insight.
Biography
Nadine Dereza is an accomplished conference host, moderator, and speaker with an outstanding reputation for delivering engaging and impactful events. Her career spans over three decades and includes significant experience across broadcasting, business, and finance, making her an expert in moderating complex discussions and ensuring seamless event delivery. Nadine’s unique ability to prepare meticulously and establish rapport with speakers and audiences alike has made her a sought-after figure for high-profile events globally.
Nadine’s work as a moderator has received glowing feedback from industry leaders. The team at Sage praised her for moderating a CEO Panel, emphasising that the event’s success was largely due to her preparation and the excellent rapport she built with panellists. Similarly, Heathrow Community Engagement Board highlighted her ability to chair their critical public event, with several panelists remarking on her professional and insightful approach. Her dedication to ensuring every detail is accounted for has left clients consistently impressed with her ability to guide conversations with expertise and tact.
Her role as a speaker is equally impactful. At CPA Australia, she is recognised for her thoughtful questions and ability to keep the event flowing smoothly, all while adding a touch of humour to keep delegates engaged. Nadine’s dynamic approach to both hosting and speaking enables her to create environments where dialogue thrives and participants feel heard and engaged.
Nadine is also an expert in crisis communication. Her consultancy work through Babaco Media, where she offers media training, crisis management, and communication strategy, has been invaluable to organisations like the National Autistic Society. Following one of her media crisis workshops, they expressed how it gave them the skills and confidence to handle potential interviews, reaffirming her ability to equip teams with the tools needed to navigate high-pressure situations.
As a judge for prestigious awards such as The International Broadcasting Convention’s Media Innovation Programme and The Business Books Awards, Nadine brings her vast experience in media and communication to help shape the future of these industries. Whether facilitating high-level panels, moderating international conferences, or engaging with audiences through speaking, Nadine Dereza is the ideal choice for any event that seeks a professional, insightful, and engaging host or speaker.
Speaking
Hosting
Moderating
Topics
Business
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Digital Transformation
Finance and Economics
Domestic and Global Economy
Careers in the 21st Century
Environment, Net Zero and Sustainability
News and the Media
Crisis Media & Reputation Management
Publications
Communicating effectively in public has been ranked in survey after survey as being more frightening than “spiders, death and clowns!”
Nadine Dereza and Ian Hawkins’ 5-star rated best-selling book answers 50 of the biggest questions that people ask about presenting, including how to manage nerves.
Whether you’re planning your first presentation to a client or about to deliver your 500th speech at a conference, you will get “practical and powerful advice from two experts.” Insider Secrets of Public Speaking promotes the three Golden Principles of: Authority, Authenticity and Audience.
What do you get when you book Nadine to speak?
Nadine is an experienced speaker with an audience of her own who is happy to work with you to help you promote your event.
This can include:
Pre-event video
Co-operation in pre-event PR and
Feedback
“Your warm and engaging manner kept the day moving seamlessly and your contribution to the Q&A sessions was invaluable.”
RBS
“The feedback from the audience watching was outstanding, comments included: the best security event ever; what a brilliant host Nadine was making the event run smoothly; can we make the TV show a series... We were delighted with Nadine as the host and have no hesitation in recommending her to any company looking for an experienced TV journalist.”
Identity TV, SailPoint (UK)
