With a career spanning more than 15 years in broadcast journalism and live presenting, Hannah Shellswell has built a reputation as an accomplished conference moderator, awards host and event facilitator. Drawing on her experience as a presenter and journalist with ITV and ITN, Hannah brings credibility, confidence and an engaging style to every stage, whether hosting an international conference, leading a high-profile panel discussion or presenting an awards ceremony.

An Engaging and Experienced Host

Known for her warmth, professionalism and meticulous preparation, Hannah has a natural ability to connect with audiences while putting speakers at ease. Her journalistic background means she knows how to ask insightful questions, steer meaningful conversations and adapt effortlessly to live situations, ensuring every event feels polished, dynamic and authentic. She is equally comfortable interviewing CEOs and senior executives, moderating expert debates, facilitating audience Q&A sessions or introducing keynote speakers to audiences ranging from intimate boardroom gatherings to large-scale conferences.

Expertise Across Sectors

Hannah has hosted events across a wide range of sectors, including finance, technology, health, government, retail and professional services. Her clients value her ability to quickly understand complex subjects and translate them into engaging conversations that inform, inspire and entertain. Whether discussing emerging technologies, sustainability, financial services, leadership or innovation, she combines thorough research with genuine curiosity, enabling speakers to share their expertise while keeping audiences engaged throughout.

Awards Hosting

As an experienced awards host, Hannah brings energy, pace and personality to gala evenings, celebrating achievements while maintaining a seamless flow to the programme. Her polished delivery, quick wit and calm presence ensure every event runs to time without ever feeling rushed, creating an enjoyable experience for guests and organisers alike.

International Experience

Hannah has worked with organisations and businesses, industry associations and public sector organisations. She has also moderated sessions at international conferences, including the AO Davos Courses in Switzerland for several years and Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Barcelona, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions.

Media & Presentation Training

Alongside her work on stage, Hannah is an accomplished media and presentation trainer, coaching senior leaders, executives and spokespeople to communicate with confidence, clarity and impact. This experience gives her a valuable insight into the challenges faced by speakers, enabling her to support panellists and presenters in delivering their best performance while helping audiences get the most from every conversation.

Availability

Based between London and Jersey in the Channel Islands, she works throughout the UK and internationally and she regularly travels for client events. She is available to host conferences, facilitate executive discussions, moderate panel debates, present awards ceremonies, conduct fireside chats, interview keynote speakers and support virtual or hybrid events.

Professional, approachable and endlessly curious, Hannah combines the authority of an experienced journalist with the warmth of an accomplished live host. Her goal is put people at ease, ask the questions audiences want answers to and to create engaging conversations and memorable events that leave audiences informed, inspired and wanting more.

Contact Great British Presenters today to book Hannah Shellswell for your next live event or corporate video call +44 1753 439289.