Based: Cape Town
Ryan O’Connor, affectionately known as “ROC”, is an award-winning South African radio presenter, broadcaster and highly experienced corporate MC. A born-and-bred Capetonian, Ryan has spent more than two decades on the airwaves, becoming one of the Mother City’s most recognisable and well-loved media personalities.
His career has included prominent roles at KFM, Good Hope FM and 5FM, and he currently hosts the weekday Drive show on HEART FM. Ryan was awarded Best Breakfast Show Host in South Africa at the 2012 MTN Radio Awards, cementing his reputation as one of the country’s leading radio personalities.
Throughout his broadcasting career, Ryan has interviewed major international personalities including Ricky Gervais, William Shatner, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Seacrest, Adam Lambert and David Hasselhoff, and has broadcast internationally from events including the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Beyond radio, Ryan is an accomplished corporate MC and event host, known for his infectious energy, quick wit and ability to connect naturally with diverse audiences. His corporate clients have included Standard Bank, Old Mutual, Allan Gray, Woolworths, Checkers, Cricket South Africa, Sea Harvest and Growthpoint Properties.
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