Rich Brophy is a host, speaker and strategic designer with a decade of stand-up comedy in his back pocket. 

In his past life, Rich spent a decade touring the world as a stand-up comedian, performing over 1000 times. He’s appeared in the world’s biggest comedy festivals and across TV, radio and online media. This taught Rich how to connect with audiences no matter where they’re from, helping him hone his sharp skills in facilitation and collaboration. 

Today, Rich is an innovation specialist who’s worked with everyone from Google to Government. With a reputation for uncovering deep human motivations in research and turning them into powerful insights, Rich sets teams and leaders on the road to transformative thinking. 

As a speaker, event MC or panel host, Rich brings these two worlds together, balancing business acumen with great vibes and sharp quips that keep audiences laughing and thinking. He’s a master of connecting and a perfect talent for events with a difference. 

Creds

Tonic (ABC TV) - Resident Sceptic

How to Start a Riot (Podcast) - Host

Design & Agony (Vodcast) - Host

FHM’s Standup Hero (Channel 5, UK) - Performer

Various Commercials / Content (UK & Aus)

Various Corporate Speaking & Hosting

"Painfully Funny" 

- Three Weeks

"Very intelligent and intensely funny" 

- FreeComedy.co.uk

"Not a name I'll be forgetting soon"  

- Michael Macintyre

Tiny Oz (Reel)

Tonic (ABC)

Stand-up

Innovation 101 (Ignite)

Hot off the Press (UK)

Testimonials - Corporate hosting & Speaking

“Rich is a really engaging presenter and had us hanging off his every word. He brilliantly uses humour to get his message across.”

Nicole Velik, Creative Mornings - Global Talk Series

“We asked Rich to close our Global Board Meeting and I’m so glad we did. Rich is able to be profoundly insightful on a broad range of topics, and is extremely funny to boot.”

— Jaimes Leggett. CEO, M&C Saatchi Australia

“Rich hosted an inaugural event for us…. He made everyone feel at ease and, with a deft humorous touch, seamlessly tied the content together.”
- Sue-Lin Tin. Head of innovation (APAC), CBRE