Speakers

Natalie is an accomplished journalist with over 20 years of experience. She started her career at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as a radio and TV reporter across the UK and Ireland. As a live presenter, she has extensive newsroom experience, thrives in fast-paced environments and works well under pressure.

In the United Arab Emirates, she covered regional news and hosted business programmes for Dubai Eye 103.8. She has also covered news, current affairs and anchored a business show and feature programmes for the international rolling news channel Euronews.

As a broadcaster, she interviewed many high-profile government bodies, CEOs, entrepreneurs and celebrities. In 2020, she covered the US Presidential Election live from Florida.

As an event host, she brings warmth and passion and specialises in distilling complex subjects and breathing life into discussions. Her previous works include hosting and moderating at The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Future Tech Oman, The National Bank Fujairah knowledge series, Transform MENA awards, The Women Leaders in Sport & Health Forum, and since 2018, she has had an ongoing working relationship with Dubai Cares.

With deep knowledge and experience in the UAE, she can deliver to any audience, from presenting, interviewing, hosting and moderating to script writing and collaborating with companies to deliver an engaging project.

As a media trainer, she brings her experience to private clients with customised sessions, empowering them to speak with confidence in presentations, at events and in the media.