© Willcox Media
Anchor for BBC News Channel and BBC World News
Tim Willcox
A born storyteller and communicator, Tim has brought sensitivity and global attention to people’s darkest and also happiest moments. He is equally at home interviewing leaders from the business, cultural, military and political communities.
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Facilitator,Interviewer / Talkshow-host,Moderator,Presenter
Employability:
Facilitator,Interviewer / Talkshow-host,Moderator,Presenter,
About Tim Willcox
Beginning his career on London’s Fleet Street in the 1980’s Tim has written for leading UK papers including the Times, Telegraph, Mirror Group, FT and Spectator. Tim’s TV career started at ITN as a correspondent and presenter, followed by the BBC where he has anchored BBC flagship news programmes from London and around the world. Working in the field and the studio Tim has covered some of the most tumultuous events in modern history.
A born storyteller and communicator, Tim has brought sensitivity and global attention to people’s darkest and also happiest moments. He is equally at home interviewing leaders from the business, cultural, military and political communities.
Tim has produced and presented several highly acclaimed documentaries on a wide range of subjects. As a practising trumpeter, a published author and Spanish speaker the fields of music and literature are of particular interest.
Specialist Subjects
Videos
Nanko G. van Buuren, Diretor Executivo IBISS, Brazilian development-organization
“The ABN-AMRO Bank asked me to give a presentation about my work as director of the Brazilian development-organization IBISS. Mayra accompanied me. She is a young girl from one of our IBISS-projects and in December 2008 she received the International Children's Peace Prize. This Prize is connected to the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize and so Bishop Desmond Tutu gave Mayra the Prize. Mayra and I wanted to tell the audience a lot about the fight of IBISS against social exclusion, the fight of Mayra for peace and access to education for children and young people from the extremely violent favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro. A good journalist or moderator is always needed because we want to put it all in the spotlights. Somebody who asks concrete questions and stimulates the audience to participate in the discussion. That is why we were so happy that Ms. Gerry was moderating. Gerry was well prepared and knew about the topic, knew which subjects were interesting to start upon and provoked in a light way a valuable discussion. Inspiratrice Gerry is in a way a very Brazilian person. We know a lot 'transformistas' in Brasil. IBISS even works together with two of them in our AIDS-prevention projects and they all are smooth talkers!
Ms. Gerry ensured that the work of IBISS and Mayra was transparent and accessible for the audience. A real pleasure to work with her! I sincerely recommend Gerry for other organizations and conferences. Gerry, thank you very much for your serious commitment as ambassadrice to our work in Brasil. Beijão.”
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It was wonderful to have you here as one of the key ingredients of the Literary Festival.
"It was wonderful to have you here as one of the key ingredients of the Literary Festival. The moderator’s role is crucial to the enjoyment of both the authors and the audiences…everyone had the most marvellous time."
Your panel was a great exchange between the best minds on the topic and you facilitated a great discussion.
"Praise is often not shared as frequently as it should be. Initial feedback has been excellent, your panel was a great exchange between the best minds on the topic and you facilitated a great discussion. Your experience and understanding was of paramount importance."
Your willingness to share your time and expertise was critical to the overall success of the event.
"I want to thank you personally for joining us in Buenos Aires and in particular, for your participation on the main stage at the 18th WTTC Global Summit. Your willingness to share your time and expertise was critical to the overall success of the event."