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In the corporate sphere, Roy Sheppard is a trusted, world-class professional within the conference industry. He is widely recognised as a master of ceremonies, facilitator, keynote speaker, and workshop leader.

Whether facilitating meetings or moderating conferences that require meaningful dialogue and focused discussion, Roy brings in an experienced and well-prepared external facilitator like Roy Sheppard, who can make all the difference. He specialises in keeping participants engaged, on track, and working towards a shared objective—even in high-stakes situations.

Roy’s expertise has earned him repeat invitations to moderate private conferences for the Olympic Movement in Lausanne, Beijing, and Rio de Janeiro, as well as for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) at prestigious events in Rome, Dubai, Cape Town, Istanbul, New York, and the flagship RECON in Las Vegas, attended by over 53,000 delegates.

Roy is also a recognised European authority on building profitable business relationships through networking and referrals, having delivered talks at conferences worldwide. Additionally, he has served as a visiting lecturer for MBA programs at Cranfield University and Henley School of Management.

Roy provides expert guidance to navigate difficult conversations effectively. Whether it’s a challenging conference or an event involving sensitive topics like mass redundancies, hostile mergers, or other high-tension scenarios, Roy ensures the discussion remains constructive and purposeful.

With a background in broadcasting, Roy spent years as a radio and television presenter with the BBC, ITV, and LBC Radio. His roles included hosting award-winning programs like BBC Radio 4’s In the News and anchoring the BBC’s early evening news in London, where he excelled under pressure. He is also the author of eight books that primarily focus on business and sales strategies.