Andrew Castle has a career history like no other - a former professional tennis player, radio presenter and television broadcaster, he is a man of many talents. Boasting a career that involves being a British No.1 tennis player, a double Olympian and an ATP Tour title holder three times, Andrew is now booked as an event host and speaker for a range of corporate and public occasions. With previous clients including Google, the Bank of America, the International Tennis Federation and Barclays, it is without a doubt that Andrew will increase the star appeal of your event and ensure that it runs without fault.
In the 1980s, Andrew dedicated his life to professional tennis, winning three tour doubles titles and dominating the court in the US Open. During his tennis-playing career, Andrew represented his country at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. At the peak of his career, Andrew won three major events, including the Seoul Open, South Korea in 1988, Rye Brook USA in 1988 and Adelaide Australia in 1990. He ranked 80 in the singles and 45 in the doubles, making him the UK’s #1 in singles tennis in 1986. Having played in over 50 different countries, Andrew made the decision to retire aged 28 and sidestepped into a second career as a TV and radio broadcaster.
Beginning his broadcasting career as the Tennis Presenter for Sky Sports, Andrew learnt the tricks of the trade and was given the opportunity to present the Daytona 500. He later moved on to present golf for Sky, having since presented over 250 different golfing tournaments, including the infamous Ryder Cup. His next opportunity arose in 2000, requested to join as a presenter on GMTV. Working on GMTV for a decade, Andrew was fortunate to interview the likes of Mick Jagger, Tom Cruise and Vera Lynn to name but a few. He also covered topical events such as the 9/11 terror attacks, the Iraq war and invasions of Afghanistan. Other TV credits include being a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, Divided and Perseverance, Mastermind, Masterchef, Family Fortunes, The Weakest Link and Mr and Mrs. As a radio broadcaster, Andrew hosted the Breakfast Show on Smooth Radio and Weekend Breakfast on LBC radio station.
Having worked with the likes of Martina Navratilova, Boris Becker and Tim Henman, Andrew is now a popular choice as an after-dinner speaker. Andrew is as charismatic and dedicated on the stage as he was on the court, and audiences are captivated by his presentations, not just because of his household name. Also an avid charity supporter, Andrew is committed to children's health and is passionate about advancing social mobility. With previous corporate clients including the likes of The Sunday Times, Schroders, BP, RSM and The LTA, Andrew is a consummate host and ensures that events run with ease and without fault. Sharing stories from his successful tennis career, combined with experiences from his second career in broadcasting, Andrew Castle makes for an engaging and charismatic event host for your next event.
How to hire Andrew Castle
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Andrew Castle for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Andrew is often booked for corporate events, read his latest feedback below.
"Andrew was excellent, feedback on his session has been absolutely tremendous. He was charming, relaxed and great fun, all at once!" - RSM
"Andrew engaged very well with both his audiences, afternoon and evening. He came over as modest and charismatic and a very nice man. The people of Eastbourne are very interested in tennis and his frequent allusions to playing here were obviously appreciated by the audiences!" - Eastbourne Ashridge Circle
"Andrew was great, everyone thoroughly enjoyed his presence, talk, and interaction. He was so personable, interacting with the audience and a pleasure to deal with, highly recommend him!" - Schroders Personal Wealth
"Andrew did a fab job hosting– as always, and the event was a great success" - Making the Leap
"Andrew Castle was an excellent speaker at our event. We found him articulate, knowledgeable, enlightening and lively. The audience was very impressed, especially as he was so good at engaging with them all. We would not hesitate to invite him to speak at an event in the future." - Suffolk LTA
