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Ali May is a highly accomplished moderator, interviewer, and presenter based in the UK. He is known for his calm authority, versatility, and ability to steer conversations with clarity and insight. Whether chairing panel discussions, leading fireside chats, hosting live debates, or conducting one-to-one interviews, Ali is the ultimate safe pair of hands—trusted by clients across industries to deliver engaging, intelligent dialogue on stage and screen.

With a background in journalism at Bloomberg, Euronews, and the BBC, Ali brings a journalist’s rigour to every engagement. His moderating work spans various topics, including politics, entertainment, diversity, real estate, e-sports, and law. He has a particular specialism in the business and politics of the Middle East.

Ali has moderated at major international events such as Berlinale, MIPCOM, Content London, MIPIM, Game Shakers, and Le Web. He’s been selected to interview high-profile figures including former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, filmmaker David Cronenberg, actor Liam Neeson, actress Audrey Tautou, and Olympic icon Carl Lewis.

His moderation style is grounded in deep preparation, a natural curiosity, and a talent for drawing out meaningful perspectives, making him equally effective at navigating complex corporate themes and sparking dynamic public discourse.

In addition to moderating, Ali is also a sought-after communication coach. He helps CEOs and senior leaders elevate their presence on stage and on camera. His clients include UK Trade & Investment, Lego, and Portland PR.

Ali May brings journalistic depth, global perspective, and an instinct for dialogue to every role, making him a standout choice for any event that demands thoughtful and compelling moderation.

What the Clients Say about Ali May;

Ali is a charming and engaging presenter and host. He is excellent in tying a conference program together, asking surprising questions and engaging both the audience and the speakers in equal measures.
LEGO Group

Ali not only proved to be the perfect moderator for our conference, he also helped us design it as an interactive platform. Most importantly, he injected life into the conference by being lively, dynamic and humorous.
The Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce

Ali not only proved to be the perfect moderator for our first Customer Loyalty & Experience Conference, he also helped us design it as an interactive platform. Being well prepared in a most natural way, he kept the attention of the audience and made the changeover between speakers relevant and seamless. Most importantly, he injected life into the conference by being lively, dynamic and humorous. –
Gunnar Papendick Larsen – International Business Developer

 

 

Media Coaching and Consultancy

Ali May helps teams communicate with confidence and impact. Drawing on this experience, he brings a unique understanding of business communications to his role as a moderator, enabling him to facilitate conversations with clarity, professionalism, and empathy.  He also designs and leads bespoke workshops focused on various aspects of media training and content creation, tailoring his approach to meet the specific needs of each client. Ali consults across a wide range of media and communication disciplines. His diverse client portfolio includes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UK Trade & Investment, Impact Iran, Durex, Small Media, Lego, Portland PR, Jamii. one, and others—working on topics ranging from strategic messaging to digital engagement.

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Ali May is also available for speaking/coaching engagements at Great British Speakers