Debi Bell-Hosking: Event Emcee
Debi Bell-Hosking combines television journalism, documentary storytelling, and interviewing experience to host engaging events and moderate conversations across business, technology, leadership, and international affairs.
Quick Facts:
- Former producer and editor in the Reuters television newsroom.
- Background in documentary filmmaking in South Africa.
- News coverage experience in Cannes and Davos.
- Interviews and event experience across Europe.
- Formats:
Conference emcee, panel moderator, interviewer, on-camera presenter, and event facilitator.
- Audiences:
Corporate conferences, fintech and payments events, leadership forums, innovation gatherings, and international business programs.
- Outcomes:
- A welcoming host with broadcast and production experience.
- Focused questions that draw out relevant stories and insights.
- Clear introductions and transitions that connect the program.
- Travels from: Westbury, UK
- **Fee range: $500 - $5,000
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Talent Short Bio
Debi Bell-Hosking is an event emcee, presenter, moderator, and corporate film producer based in England.
She began her career making documentaries in South Africa before working as a producer and editor in the London Reuters television newsroom. Her reporting and production experience includes events in Cannes and Davos.
Debi has interviewed speakers and delegates at events across Europe, covering subjects including fintech, payments, innovation, leadership, and entertainment. Her experience spans conversations with executives, world leaders, motivational speakers, and entertainment personalities.
She brings an editorial approach to event hosting, combining preparation, focused questions, and audience awareness to help make discussions accessible and engaging.
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