Nikki Dean

Nikki Dean is an award-winning broadcast journalist, global event host and communication expert with over 20 years’ experience bringing conversations to life across television, live events and some of the world’s biggest stages.

With a career built in live broadcasting, Nikki combines journalistic curiosity, audience connection and the ability to think quickly under pressure. Her warmth, energy and natural interviewing style have made her a trusted host for global brands across technology, automotive, sport, business and innovation.

Starting out as a live breakfast TV co-anchor for Guardian Media Group, Nikki spent thousands of hours on air delivering live television, interviewing guests and mastering the art of engaging an audience in real time. She went on to become the backstage presenter for BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing for six series, giving audiences exclusive access behind the scenes and interviewing celebrities, performers and creative teams connected to one of the UK’s biggest entertainment shows.

Today, Nikki brings that broadcast experience to the corporate stage, hosting international conferences, awards ceremonies, leadership conversations and industry events for clients including Financial Times Live, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Porsche, Formula E and more.

Specialising in technology, AI, automotive, sport, business and leadership, Nikki has a unique ability to make complex subjects accessible while bringing energy, personality and genuine human connection to every conversation. Nikki is also the founder of The Bloody Brilliant Speaker® Method and author of Just Bloody Speak, helping leaders, teams and experts communicate with confidence, clarity and impact.

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