With over 15 years of experience in media broadcasting, Sky Sports News presenter David Garrido can offer a fantastic, behind the scenes insight into what it's like to present news to millions of people watching on. An instantly recognisable face in the TV sports sector, David first turned his hand to broadcasting whilst at Oxford University. After joining the student radio station, he was quickly employed as sports editor, channelling his love of all things sport which shines through in his role today.
David's big break in the broadcasting world really came in 2000 when he won that year's BBC Talent Campaign and was rewarded with a six-month presenting contract for BBC News 24, where he presented the sports bulletins. His skill in the front of the camera was clear to see from the off and, in 2003, he joined BBC Radio 1 where he was the voice of sport on Newsbeat. He reported from numerous Formula One Grand Prix, World Cups, Champions League Finals and Wimbledon as his stock grew and he experienced the thrill of travelling the world to report on some of the biggest sporting occasions.
After being a reporter for Match of the Day and Final Score during his time at the BBC, a new challenge arose when Sky Sports News came knocking in 2011. Now a regular on the channel, David also presents Spanish football coverage and has anchored Melbourne, Monaco and Silverstone Grand Prix coverage for the broadcaster. In his after dinner talks, David often explores the unpredictable world of 24 hour news reporting as well as how crazy Transfer Deadline Day can be to report on.
Requiring skill and the ability to react quickly to evolving stories, David provides helpful guidance on how the techniques he uses can be implemented in many different walks of life as well as business settings. A fantastic event host too, David interacts with all guests and feels comfortable in front of audiences both large and small. A funny and highly knowledgeable individual, David makes a great addition to events of all shapes and sizes.
How to hire David Garrido
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring David Garrido 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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Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Official Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Just wanted to let you know that David was incredible - he worked really hard, managed everything perfectly and had clearly spent time researching our topic as he was asking marketing questions like a pro! Would definitely book him again and what's also exciting is the feedback from our guests was 100% satisfaction and would like to have this event again! Thank you so much for recommending him, a great find for us and our sports customers!" - Louise, Cheetah Digital
"THANK YOU for the great surprise and opportunity to be part of it. Both David and Miha were inspiring and to learn from. David was also great example how to be prepared and knowledgeable professional and engage with the audience. Miha showed how to be good listener and easy going speaker, sharing valuable and unique experience for failures and winnings. It was very clear that self-development, communication, team effort, and strong leader to mentor, orchestrate and work with are important pillars for success. Every second matters, not only in F1, but in our business too."
"We need excellent communication within our team, matured understanding for victory motivation is FOR THE TEAM, every positive change starts with self-improvement , if every member of team delivers a bit better results, team result will be significantly better."
- Tarmo, Group Chief Executive Officer, Iute
