Roy Sheppard draws on his experience as a former BBC location reporter to blend ‘live’ in-person meetings with online video components smoothly and naturally.
He excels as an MC and facilitator at both large and smaller international conferences. Whether speaking to 100 people or audiences of 6,300 in Barcelona or 9,000 in Las Vegas, Roy feels at home. He chairs complex panel discussions and interviews senior executives with ease. He uses event technology expertly and keeps audience members engaged throughout.
Roy brings events to life with his humour and energy. More importantly, he brings deep knowledge of the issues and challenges the audience faces. He consistently acts as the ‘conscience’ of the group, reflecting their views and concerns.
When English is not the first language of attendees, Roy adjusts his pace instinctively. He has a finely tuned ‘radar’ to detect comments that might be misunderstood—whether accidentally or intentionally. He repeats key points using different vocabulary to help non-native English speakers follow along.
Roy’s unique skill set is perfect for today’s world of live and hybrid events. He moves confidently in live settings and expertly manages the editorial and technical sides of online event components.
Production companies especially appreciate working with Roy. He requires little ‘hand-holding’ and often introduces new, robust technical solutions that many live event producers are unaware of.
