Ian Stafford chaired an event for Transworld, Penguin Random House, with ex-F1 driver and Sky Sports presenter Johnny Herbert, to launch his book What Doesn’t Kill You… He was an excellent chair – funny, engaging and brilliant at showing off Johnny. He was very professional throughout the whole experience, going above and beyond what was expected, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again – he truly made the evening a success.

Ian Stafford has hosted and compered on our behalf at the santander paddock hospitality club for the past 5 years over the three day British grand prix at Silverstone. His duties include announcements, introductions, the running of various competitions and interviewing on stage the likes of Fernando Alonso, lewis hamilton, Felipe Massa, Jenson button and other f1 drivers. He also conducts on stage interviews at the Santander chairman’s British GP dinner with the likes of Button and Rory Mcilroy. Throughout this time he has been thoroughly professional, entertaining and consummately relaxed in the way he handles an ever-changing challenge and we always know that this area is in extremely safe hands.

We have used Ian Stafford on many occasions at the jaguar academy of sport as a host and compere where he has acted also as the chair of a question and answer session involving tennis celebrities such as greg rusedski and todd martin and, at another event, involving lee westwood, michael vaughan and mark cueto where he also served as the auctioneer. we are always happy to turn to him to host and compere jaguar-related functions in the knowledge that it will be carried out very professionally.

Ian Stafford has compered and hosted a number of high profile events for the Opus Media Group, including the launch of various Opus publications. He has always been thoroughly professional and entertaining, and has dealt with, among other duties, the chairing of question and answer sessions with the likes of Bernie Ecclestone, Stirling Moss and John Surtees, with consummate ease.

Ian hosted our fundraising lunch in aid of the NSPCC with over two hundred guests from businesses from across Manchester in attendance, interviewing our special guest and star of the world of cricket, Michael Vaughan and even managing to get Manchester City legend, Francis Lee in on the act with an impromptu interview.  Ian also hosted our charity auction, doing a fantastic job raising much needed funds for the charity.  I’d wholeheartedly recommend Ian as a host, interviewer or auctioneer and his sporting knowledge is second to none.

Ian Stafford facilitated at my testimonial dinner as a very accomplished MC. He was very funny, informative and professional and I wouldn’t hesitate in using him again. His duties included making announcements and introductions, and interviewing myself and various England and Leicester rugby players, and his efforts played a major part in the evening being a great success.

We have used Ian Stafford for a number of our MailConnected Sports Club events. He has acted as both MC and as a panel member.  Ian is always extremely professional,  and any events he has been involved in are always lively!  His knowledge of the sporting world is fantastic, and he has a black book second to none.

Ian Stafford has compered two high-profile evenings in London’s West End for us. The first, working with Slazenger, was staged in a well-known nightclub where Ian interviewed Jonathan Ross and John McEnroe on stage and hosted the evening’s events. The second, at ASICS Headquarters, saw Ian hosting a product launch event and interviewing a number of brand ambassadors, from Olympic athletes to rowers and cyclists. On both occasions Ian handled a busy and ever-changing schedule superbly and we will be looking to use him again very soon.

I am involved with sporting events and on a number of occasions I have asked Ian to be the after dinner entertainment. He very bravely performed at The Caledonian Club on the occasion of the Glasgow Academy London Section’s annual dinner. His banter with the Scots was first class and all enjoyed listening to his sporting stories. He then performed to a much larger audience in the Ballroom at Wentworth on the day of the Fluor Pro Am. This time his speech was in the form of commentary over the video of him taking part in various sporting events. It was simply superb, not too long but long enough to keep all in the room totally engrossed. Indeed when he had finished the audience wanted more which is always the sign of a good speaker. He combines sport with humour which is what appeals to many  men and women and is someone who I could listen to over and over again. He also spoke at a charity event when a number of service personnel from Headley Court were enjoying a day out and an evening at Wentworth. His tone and humility was just right for the occasion and I know by the look on their faces how he was able to bring some joy into their lives.

I’m Nick Boddy company director and member of the Thames Valley Grocery Aid Committee, a charity that benefits those from the industry who have fallen on hard times.
It is in the later capacity that I’m involved with Ian. As part of our annual fund raising we run a quiz night, which for the past three years Ian has hosted for us. Ian is a committed host, a very personable individual who works effectively to our brief and adds value in his interaction with the audience using his extensive personal knowledge, very detailed when it comes to sport, to ensure the event runs smoothly and that everyone has thoroughly enjoyable time. From my perspective, Ian comes highly recommeded.

After arriving on the day at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and initially planning on our head of media compering the morning’s event with Andrew “Chubby” Chandler, I met Ian Stafford who was happy to take on the duty. After 5 minutes into the Q&A, I knew we’d struck gold. Ian captured the room immediately, asking all the right questions in the perfect manner; as well as adapting accordingly dependant on Chubby’s responses.

The highly corporate and senior level audience were captivated by the insight, which had a mix of both knowledge and humour, with some incredibly funny moments. The balance between interviewer and the guest was perfect and created a very relaxed and entertaining morning for the corporate audience.

I would have no issue in highly recommending Ian for future events.

Ian kindly hosted one of our Sportsman’s Dinners at Coventry Rugby Club recently.  He was extremely professional in his work, witty and obviously had a wealth of experience dealing with sports personalities.  We’d definitely like him to host again!

We selected Ian Stafford as moderator for the opening conference of SportHackTag that took place at the Emirates Stadium on the 24th of May. Ian behaved in a really professional manner, organising, alongside us, the management of the conference and studying the various issues to talk about with the other two speakers. The questions were always punctual and precise, giving the conference the fluidity necessary to attract the attention of the participants. He managed the timing of interventions precisely, guaranteeing a continuity of issues that allowed the conference to be successful. Ian has been a model professional and we are really glad to have chosen him.