Dynamic, effervescent, and highly skilled in delivering impactful and polished events that create a lasting impression.
Live Events Specialist
The Promax UK Awards
“Ria is one of the most incredible talents you can have the privilege of working with. I have been fortunate to work with Ria for a couple of years where she has hosted the Promax Awards for me - this is no mean feat and Ria makes it look so easy and effortless. She is collaborative in the prep, working with you to learn about the entrants and companies attending, weaving personal details into the script. She is so unbelievably professional working hand in hand with the crew on site to ensure a seamless show. She has the guest experience at the heart of what she does which makes her performance on the night stand out every time. In addition to this Ria has such a passion for the media and entertainment industry and especially empowering women to succeed - it really is amazing to work with Ria.”
The PROMAX UK Awards are now called the GEMA Awards TV/Streaming - UK, an initiative of the Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences (GEMA). These awards recognize and celebrate excellence in entertainment marketing across TV and streaming in the UK regions. Ria has hosted the awards for three consecutive years, which spotlight the brilliance and breakthroughs across the industry. This is where marketers and creatives from leading media brands gather to celebrate the top campaigns of the year.
The World Economic Forum - CNBC, Davos
“Ria is an exceptional talent who combines star quality with unrivalled professionalism. Ria joined our team as a MC and moderator at The World Economic Forum, where we produced 3 full days of programming featuring world leaders, the global C-Suite and A list talent from the world of Sports and Entertainment. The stage show was also live streamed globally via CNBCs digital platforms. Ria consistently over delivered in every area of her role as an MC. Keeping the event to time, the energy high and the audience engaged.
As a moderator, Ria was prepared, professional and insightful. Ria hosted a number of sessions that focused on on equality, leadership and the future of AI. During each session, Ria was able to draw strong and thoughtful responses from some of the world’s leading CEOs whilst adding value to these discussions by drawing on her experiences in these areas.
Beyond her on-stage duties, Ria is an incredible ambassador for the brand. Engaging our clients, internal stakeholders and VIP’S with effortless charm. Ria is also a generous team player with no ego. Ria integrated seamlessly with our crew, understanding our objectives and working with the team to achieve them.”
Working with CNBC, Ria hosted a 3-day live televised event in Davos where world CEO’s, change-makers and thought leaders gathered from around the globe to discuss the future of A.I and its impact on the economy. Ria moderated panels, interviewed the audience and threw to broadcast journalists reporting live on location from the World Economic Forum.
The Production Guild of Great Britain Film & Television Inclusion Awards
“It has been an incredible privilege to work alongside Ria on The Production Guild of Great Britain’s Duke of Edinburgh Film and TV Inclusion Awards. Her in-depth understanding of the challenges facing many in our industry, coupled with her passion and tenacity in elevating those talented individuals around her, through her work leading Wonder Women TV, is truly inspiring. We hope Ria will continue to shine a light on our work and for all of those talented individuals navigating their careers through the medium of film and TV.”
Attended by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and over 500 of the Film & Television industry’s production crew and industry partners that included; Disney, The Farm Group and Sargent Disc. Ria hosted this two-hour event which included moderating two panels in addition to interviewing the Duke live on-stage. Here’s what Michael Beavan, Acting CEO, The Production Guild of Great Britain had to say.
Contact Ria
Interested in working together? Fill out the information to the right and we’ll be in touch within 48 hours.
Thanks for your patience x