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BBC News presenter & comms expert

Martine Croxall

Command authority and credibility with Martine Croxall, BBC News presenter, event host, and communications expert. Martine works with organisations to deliver high-calibre event hosting, panel moderation, and presentation coaching, drawing on decades of live broadcast experience. Respected journalist, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and Celebrity Mastermind champion.

Trusted by Balfour Beatty, Sedex, Royal Geographical Society, European Parliament, TEDx

Martine Croxall, Speaker | BBC Presenter & Event Host
Martine Croxall

Martine Croxall

London, United Kingdom

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  • BBC News presenter and communications specialist
  • Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
  • Executive communications coach and event host
Martine Croxall is a BBC News presenter, event host, and communications expert known for her calm authority and clarity under pressure. With over three decades in broadcast journalism, she brings credibility, insight, and professionalism to live events and leadership audiences. Martine began her career with the BBC in 1991, joining BBC News in 2001, and has since become one of its most recognisable presenters. She has fronted major programmes including World News Today, BBC Weekend News, Dateline London, and BBC News at One. Her coverage of major global events, from the aftermath of 9/11 to the coronavirus pandemic, has established her reputation for composed, accurate reporting. Her handling of breaking news, including the death of Prince Philip and the November 2015 Paris attacks, has been widely recognised for its tone and professionalism. Alongside her broadcasting career, Martine is an experienced conference host and moderator. She has chaired discussions for organisations such as the European Parliament, hosted TEDx events, and regularly leads high-profile conferences and panel discussions for corporate and public sector audiences. As a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, she has hosted its Discovering People series since 2011, reflecting her interest in sustainability and environmental issues. Martine is also an executive presentation skills coach, having trained BBC presenter cohorts and international teams through the BBC Academy. She works closely with organisations to develop confident, credible communicators, drawing on her extensive live broadcasting experience to deliver practical, high-impact guidance. Her sessions offer audiences a clearer understanding of effective communication, media literacy, and the demands of high-stakes public speaking, equipping leaders to engage audiences with authority and authenticity. Book Martine to bring clarity, credibility, and professionalism to your next event.

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Martine Croxall is a safe pair of hands for complex, high-profile events where tone and authority matter. Her BBC background and coaching work translate directly into clear, well-paced delivery. She is particularly well suited to leadership audiences needing structure, credibility, and strong moderation.

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Trusted by Balfour Beatty, Sedex, Royal Geographical Society, European Parliament, TEDx

Testimonials

At short notice, Martine stepped in to host our hybrid senior leadership conference at the Science Museum in London. The epitome of calm, she was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. Well-briefed and a great broadcaster, she went with the flow (even when we threw the robotic dog in at the last minute). Martine delivered a flawless performance.

Balfour Beatty

Our events need to project rigour, authority, timeliness, but at the same time be engaging and welcoming for very diverse audiences. Martine brings all these things and more to her chairing of panel discussions and talks.

Royal Geographical Society

I was struck by the unbiased professionalism of the BBC journalists we worked with in many of the hundreds of events we arranged annually. Among the superstars in this context was Martine Croxall who chaired discussions with superb skill, knowledge, experience and a great sense of humour.

European Parliament

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Email martine.croxall@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Martine's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Martine Croxall's speaking style like?
Martine Croxall draws on her three decades of live broadcast journalism to deliver presentation skills coaching, using real-world examples from high-stakes news coverage to illustrate principles of clarity, composure, and credibility in public communication.
What topics does Martine Croxall specialise in?
Martine Croxall specialises in communication, public speaking, media literacy, global issues, and sustainability. She has presented for BBC News since 2001, fronting programmes including World News Today, BBC Weekend News, and BBC News at One, and holds a Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society.
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