The concept of a Toastmaster as merely a loud voice who bangs a gavel and makes a few announcements is completely inaccurate - even though those few announcements are often the only visible signs to indicate his presence.

ROBERT PERSELL is an expert in procedure and etiquette and adds dignity to each and every occasion.

His spectrum of activity is the overall co-ordination and steering of every type of event calling for any degree of formality. Robert is also at ease in those situations where only a gentle, guiding hand is needed. Nowadays, professional Toastmasters are being utilised at conferences and company presentations, as they have that rare combination of tact, diplomacy and management skills for the effective direction of large numbers of people.

In addition to that high degree of sensitivity and empathy, his armoury encompasses a very considerable breadth of knowledge of protocol and event organisation.

Currently, one of the youngest professional Toastmasters in the UK, Robert is experienced in all aspects of Toastmastering duties.

Robert is also a highly experienced and expert fund raiser and specialist auctioneer at Charity Events and has helped raise thousands of pounds for deserving causes.

Robert was the Honorary Secretary of The National Association of Toastmasters for 2005/6 and the Presidents Social Secretary for 2006/7.

Robert Persell is currently a Memer of the prestigious Society of London Toastmasters.