Available to book
Alex Payne
Communication
Transform events with Alex Payne, speaker and broadcast professional. Alex works with brands and organisations to deliver engaging media presentations and host live events, leveraging expertise from Sky Sports and his tech marketplace venture The Room.
Event Hosts
Rugby
Broadcaster
Athlete
Alex Payne is a highly experienced television presenter, broadcaster, and podcast host, having successfully led Sky Sports' rugby union coverage for over ten years.
He has also showcased his presenting skills on Sky Sports News and Sky News, covering a wide range of sports including tennis and poker.
In 2017, Alex ventured into the business world by launching The Room, a marketplace tech business that aims to facilitate connections between brands and influencers.
With a strong focus on media and presentation training, Alex offers his expertise to individuals and small groups. He is known for his ability to deliver engaging and informative content, making him a sought-after host for live events.
Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of hosting events for prestigious organizations such as HSBC, Heineken, Help for Heroes, NSPCC, World Rugby Awards, the RPA Awards, as well as testimonial dinners honoring esteemed athletes like Jason Robinson and Chris Robshaw.
Alex brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career in television presenting and broadcasting, particularly in sports, ensuring your event is engaging and professionally delivered. His successful venture into the business world with The Room showcases his versatility and understanding of brand-influencer dynamics, adding valuable insights for your team or business. Booking Alex guarantees a captivating speaker who can tailor his expertise to a wide range of audiences, making your event memorable and impactful.
Featured Projects
often considered together
Sarra Elgan
Storytelling
Communication
Diversity and Inclusion
Rachel Johnson
Politics
Communication
Economics
Claudia Winkleman
Communication
Creativity
frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
To book Alex Payne, email alex.payne@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Alex's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Alex Payne draws on his decade-long broadcast career to structure sessions around media and presentation training, delivered to individuals or small groups.
Alex Payne's sessions cover media presentation, communication skills training, and entrepreneurship in the influencer marketplace sector. He led Sky Sports' rugby union coverage for over a decade and has hosted events for organisations including HSBC, Heineken, the World Rugby Awards and Help for Heroes.
No. PepTalk adds no booking fee, so you pay the speaker's fee and nothing beyond it. The service, from shortlist through to contracts and event-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, PepTalk can agree preferential rates with your procurement team.
Share your event date, audience, format, objectives and budget, and PepTalk sends a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours. Each suggestion comes with a profile, a fee and a recommendation on the strongest fit. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, travel and logistics through to event day.
The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
Get the right person
Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with the talent your audience won’t stop talking about.
