VIVIEN CREEGOR

Vivien Creegor enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame with BBC Television. Starting as a secretary she rose through the ranks to the position of Production Assistant for BBC Radio Drama, an abridger for BBC Radio 4’s legendary ‘A Book at Bedtime’ and culminating in newscasting for BBC1, BBC2, and BBC Radio 4. Vivien had of course gained experience before reaching the national news, spending several years at BBC Bristol.

She later moved to the multi award winning Sky World News as the anchor newsreader where she is still the figurehead. The Sunrise edition of the show is now broadcast on Channel 5 as well. Alongside news, Vivien also presents topical specials on health, business, world finances and she conducts daily interviews with world leaders, Prime Ministers and Senior Statesmen. Sky is a global company transmitting through out the world including Australia, Mexico, Dubai, Europe and of course major hotel chains - perhaps making Vivien the most well known newsreader globally.

A highly respected journalist, Vivien has worked for many years with the United Nations, often as a Goodwill Ambassador and is the only British Woman to be continually used to chair UN Conferences. These conferences often include large audiences, live satellite links and interviews via interpreters. She came to the attention of the world’s press when she was honoured to chair a series of Women’s Health Conferences for The World Health Organisation in Geneva and Beijing. In Beijing Vivien chaired over 5,000 delegates including Hillary Clinton, Benazir Bhutto, Jane Fonda and Baroness Shirley Williams.

She has written many amusing and informative articles for publications such as The Evening Standard and some unique travel reports for The Mail on Sunday.

Apart from current affairs, Vivien presented a live transport and travel series on BBC TV called ‘Transit’ with Mike Smith. She also presented a 20 part series ‘The Small Business Programme’ for BBC TV. Vivien is famous for her wonderful voice and so it’s no surprise that she has been a favourite voice-over artist for numerous programmes and commercials, including Discovery Channel’s ‘Those Who Dare’ and ‘Mysterious Forces Beyond’. She recently filmed a moving documentary on her trip to Cambodia for the UN, reporting on the rehabilitation of the sex slaves, landmine victims and orphans there.

Despite the often serious subjects that Vivien has to deal with, she retains a great sense of humour and natural wit, something that she was able to show when she was asked to compere for Victoria Wood live at The Lyric Theatre and in her dealings as a friend of The British Academy of Film and Television Arts and on the board of The National Film School.

For several years she presented the Millennium Child of Achievement Forum where the delegates included guests like John Major, Mo Molam and David Trimble. She is a highly accomplished chair person, apart from the UN conferences she has facilitated plenary sessions for Microsoft, Nortel Networks in Rome, The Millennium Technology Forum and conferences for Astra Zeneker to name but a few.

Clients include: Page and Moy, Microsoft, Saga, Astra Zeneker, Nortel Networks, Office Angels, Hewlett Packard, Toshiba, B.T, Remploy, Plessey, Norwich Union, Rolls Royce, Renault, Allied Irish Bank, the CEGB, AA, The Evening Standard Executive PA Show, The Manchester Media Forum for Granada, BAFTA and The Association of Convenience Stores.

A SELECTION OF REFERENCES FOR VIVIEN CREEGOR

"Having a non company anchor was a great idea. Vivien was a very positive influence and added a degree of professionalism and polish to the proceedings".
NEXIUM MEGABRAND, PRAGUE

"….thanks for your deft handling as Master of Ceremonies at our Corporate Seminar on Computing in the 90's at The Intelligent Revolution Seminar, Royal Lancaster Hotel. We have had extremely positive feedback, in particular the five video link with your old boss Andrew Neil in New York. Thanks once again for a wonderful job
MARKETING MANAGER, IPS DIVISION TOSHIBA

"I wish to extend my sincere appreciation, on behalf of the World Health Organisation for your contribution as Moderator for the colloquium and panels, which were conducted during the Women's Health Days and for the many activities that you undertook at The United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Your presence and your contribution were highly valued and will be remembered by us."
HIROSHI NAKAJIMA, M.D, Ph.D DIRECTOR GENERAL UNITED NATIONS

"I am writing with heartfelt thanks for the excellent job you did as Chairperson at the one day seminar. Judging from the feedback we have received from many of the delegates, your contribution played a major factor in this. We have had many comments about the friendly yet professional way you controlled the day, and I am sure that the speakers and delegates all appreciated your female touch! I do hope that we have the opportunity of working together in the not too distant future.
CONFERENCE ORGANISER, REMPLOY

"Just a brief note to thank you very much for you invaluable contribution. I enjoyed working with you immensely and I hope that we will work together soon".
LINK COMMUNICATIONS

"The feedback has been excellent and everyone has commented on your contribution as link presenter/chairperson."
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, OFFICE ANGELS

"Thank you for your excellent Chairing of our conference".
HEWLETT PACKARD

"Thank you for being just the right link presenter for our conference, it was a pleasure to work with you".
GENERAL ELECTRIC

"Thank you for ensuring that our event was such a success. Your willingness to learn about our industry and your sheer professionalism were highly impressive. The whole thing was chaired flawlessly and you made sure that presentations ran beautifully".
ASTRA ZENECA, EUROPEAN CONFERENCE

"I would like to thank you most sincerely for the crucial role you played in the Technical Discussions on Women, Health and Development. The skill with which you guided the deliberations of the group discussing morbidity/mortality patterns affecting women of all ages ensured optimal participation from all sectors of the audience. It was a pleasure working with you."
DR EL RINDARI HAMMAD, special ADVISOR TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL D NATIONS, GENEVA.

"Watching Vivien at work can be addictive, it’s hard to switch off. Her voice is seductive and easy on the ear, it has a definite edge which seems to reveal a sense of humour"
THE GUARDIAN

"Your contribution to our IT Conference, 'Pursuit of Excellence' in Montreux, Switzerland was outstanding".
GE INFORMATION SERVICES

". thank you for your magnificent performance at the PROMAX UK AWARDS, with your co presenter, Trevor McDonald. We were all truly spell bound by your incredible delivery - what brilliant timing you have and what talent".
CHIEF EXECUTIVE - PARADIGM WORLDWIDE LTD

"You contributed so much to the CHILD OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ceremony at The Hilton - both personally and professionally you made the day very special."
FOUNDER OF CHILD OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

"Thank you for joining us at The House of Lords with our guest of honour The Rt Hon Frank Dobson NT, Secretary of State of Health. We really value your contribution as you have a particular interest in women's issues and are a great supporter of women in general".
PAMELA GOLDBERG, DIRECTOR BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN

"Vivien you were terrific, your research and delivery were impeccable. Thank you for being such a star."
MANAGING DIRECTOR, R-JH PUBLIC RELATIONS LTD.

"Vivien was as always a complete star – so professional and so calm, it was wonderful to see her in action with people like John Major and Mo Molam".
PRODUCER, CHILD OF ACHIEVEMENT MILLENNIUM FORUM

"Vivien drew inspiration from holocaust victim Anne Frank. Her choice of icon for her speech for our Inspirational Icons for the Millennium was both moving and well told".
WINCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL

"Thank you for presenting the Millennium Technology Forum so well, your professional touch made the whole event go so much better and with more polish."
THE MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY FORUM

"It made such a difference to have such a professional presenter at our awards, Thank you so much for attending."
HELENA RUBENSTEIN, SCIENCE AWARDS

"Vivien was superb, she presented the Japanese speech so well and was totally delightful to work with – she is indeed as wonderful as you said".
THE ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES

"Thank you for your `regal` presence at Lord Bath’s 50^th Anniversary at Longleat House, you are always welcome at any of our events".
LDA

"Following what is our best ever CHALLENGE TO CARE CEREMONY at Staple Inn Hall, I wanted to thank you for your contribution last night. We would love you to co-host next year's ceremony".
EXECUTIVE, NCH ACTION FOR CHILDREN

"Vivien Creegor lived up to your description. She is a charming lady, who delivered a fascinating insight into her career and her work in the media in particular. Children of all ages and the adults enjoyed listening to her, and the younger children could have kept her going with questions for another year! Thank you once again for maintaining your usual high standard of speaker for our Grove Lecture and Prizegiving".
HEADTEACHER, THE GROVE SCHOOL

"Thank you very much for speaking to our sixth form. I know the girls found your lecture interesting and enjoyable, and they now have a much better idea of what goes on behind the TV newsdesk and in the media in general. They are extremely excited by your generous offer to take a few around the Sky studios."
HEADMISTRESS, QUEENSWOOD SCHOOL

"Thank you for being our Guest Speaker at our Evening to Celebrate Achievement both the girls and their parents greatly enjoyed your speech".
HEADTEACHER, THE ELLEN WILKINSON SCHOOL

"We have enjoyed working with you so much, it has been a pleasure to use you as a presenter, it is no wonder that you have such a good reputation."
THE POWER OF ONE, Pharmaceutical Launch

"Vivien really made our conferences, she is professional, wonderful to work with and has a great sense of humour which can be crucial when dealing with delegates from around the world. We really appreciated all the work she put into understanding our needs and the extra time she made for dinners and drinks parties as well."
ASTRA ZENEKER

"The passengers all loved your presentations and the staff too, we will definitely book you again as we hear people were queuing in their droves to attend your talks".
OCEAN MAJESTY