Presenters & HostsNikki Dean is a Manchester-born TV presenter and live event host with 20 years’ experience and a Northern knack for getting people talking.
She began her career in her home city, anchoring a live breakfast television show before spending six series backstage at BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, interviewing celebrities, professionals, and judges amid the chaos of the live show.
She was also a regular gadget presenter on BBC Two’s Something for the Weekend for two years.
Today, Nikki Dean hosts major live events, broadcasts and conversations in the UK and internationally, particularly across technology, AI, sport, automotive, business and leadership.
Recent credits include the Financial Times Future of the Car and Future of AI, London Tech Week, A2RL autonomous racing at Yas Marina Circuit, and events for brands including Microsoft, Dell and NVIDIA.
At the heart of Nikki’s style is her background as a live broadcaster and interviewer. Warm, quick-thinking and naturally curious, she’s equally comfortable interviewing a CEO, making complex technology accessible to a live audience or keeping a packed awards room moving.
Alongside presenting, Nikki Dean is a communication coach and bestselling author of Just Bloody Speak, helping leaders and high performers communicate brilliantly when the pressure is on.
Nikki Dean TV Credits include:
- BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Online Presenter
- BBC 2’s Something for the Weekend Gadget Girl
- Channel M Breakfast Show Anchor
- Entertainment Reporter roles for various channels (C5, ITV, BBC1, BBC2, Life TV).
Live Events include:
As a live event host and presenter, Nikki has hosted some of the most exciting events across the World, such as:
- The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
- A2RL Autonomous Racing League
- London Tech Week
- Hub Berlin
- SAP Connect
- ABB Robotics x NVIDIA Press Conference
- The Ideal Home Show Live
- The world-famous Taste of London festival
- Manchester Fashion Show
- Digital Masters Awards