Andrew is  especially strong in commanding a room, in keeping an event on pace, and using humour to keep an audience engaged. He is an excellent interviewer of VIP guests and has the ability to gauge the focus of the room and to edit accordingly.

Before making a living on a microphone Andrew spent ten years exploiting his economics degree,  mostly working for Macquarie Bank, so he is in his element dealing with high-end corporate audiences. (He has worked with several CEOs of major listed corporations). Andrew left banking to complete several courses at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and has worked off and on for Radio 2UE since 1999 (including his own show on-air and  writing for John Laws in his last year on air).

In the last several years Andrew has worked for many event managers, for several financial institutions especially his former employer Macquarie Bank, for stadiums like SCG/SFS and Telstra Stadium, and for charities such as Centacare, The Primary Club, Marist Youth Care and many others.

Andrew’s special ability as an interviewer and moderator has seen him hired in London and Hong Kong for events like the Ashes cricket and the Hong Kong 7s, and he has been hired by the organisers of Rugby World Cup to host events in both 2003 and 2007.

Testimonials

I have worked with many MC's and Andrew Coorey is up there with the best of them. He is professional, prepared and always on his game.

Peter Fitzsimons

Andrew understands pace and humour and that at the end of the day the audience are there to have fun. He asks the right questions when interviewing - the sort a journalist would never ask. And he knows how to become part of the event management team to ensure the smooth running of the function- very important. Give him a go!

Ross Wall, Managing Director, Off The Wall.

Andrew’s live style is excellent with a remarkable grasp of the English language, a very sharp and quick wit and an ability to judge and engage his audiences. He has integrity and loyalty, he is a natural entertainer. Andrew is guaranteed to generate a satisfactory outcome and, if he does not believe he is the right person for a job, he will not take the task.

David Mortimer, Chairman Crescent Capital Corporation Ltd, Chairman MIA Group Limited, Chairman Citect Corporation Limited, Deputy Chairman Australia Post

I have been involved in several functions that Andrew has been involved as MC or Interviewer and every one of them has been an outstanding success. Andrew is quick witted, which is always handy but more importantly, he gets the respect of the audience to which he works.

Phil Kearns

I was impressed by Andrew’s professionalism during the preparation stage and his easy rapport with the audience when it came to the finished product. I have no hesitation in recommending Andrew to you.

Robert Oakeshott, MP Independent Member for Port Macquarie

Andrew Coorey has worked extensively for me over the past 3 years. His interview style is frank, informed and on most occasions very amusing. I rate Andrew very highly as an interviewer, MC and his public speaking skills are outstanding. I am honoured to act as his referee.

Guy Reynolds, Executive Director, Macquarie Bank

Andrew Coorey is one of the most professional and switched on MCs I have seen for some time. He recently emceed an event where one of my artists was performing. Andrew was able to make some last minute changes to the programme, help us out when with a few problems (which he didn’t have to do) and was able to grab the audience attention at all times, even when they really just wanted to continue to chat and have a good time. Andrew was required to interview a guest expert on stage which he did extremely well, he was entertaining and asked some great questions. I would have no hesitation in recommending Andrew to MC any event.

Debbie Carr, Managing Director, Coyote Management International