Ryan Phelan
Media Executive, Strategic Communications Leader & MC
Ryan Phelan is an experienced television presenter with more than 27 years’ experience across Seven Network, Fox Sports, Network Ten and ESPN. An accomplished MC, he brings authority, polish and warmth to corporate events and major sporting functions, combining executive insight with broadcast excellence.
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Ryan Phelan is Head of Media and Broadcast at Harness Racing Victoria (HRV), where he leads the organisation’s comprehensive media strategy. He oversees broadcast operations, content creation and talent management, delivering impactful campaigns that resonate across audiences. Ryan drives strategic planning, fosters senior-level partnerships and leverages wagering insights and data-driven racing content to elevate HRV’s presence across multiple media platforms. By combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, he ensures HRV’s messaging consistently aligns with brand and organisational objectives.
With more than 27 years’ experience across Australia’s media landscape, Ryan has built a reputation for excellence in presentation, production and executive relationship management. His career spans high-profile on-camera roles, senior producing positions and talent leadership, consistently balancing creative ambition with commercial discipline.
As Senior Media Advisor at Life Without Barriers, Ryan specialised in inclusive and purpose-driven storytelling. He developed strategic narratives across foster care, aged care, disability services, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, strengthening brand trust while reinforcing the organisation’s mission and values.
During his tenure with the Seven Network, Ryan hosted news, entertainment and sport across flagship programs including The Morning Show, The Daily Edition, 7News, Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise. He contributed to coverage of major international and national events including the 2016 Olympic Games, Rugby League World Cup and Melbourne Cup Carnival. He also represented the NRL on Fox Sports’ Monday Night Football and Super Saturday, hosted the prestigious Dally M Medal, and has held roles with Network Ten, ESPN and Sky Channel.
An accomplished and confident Master of Ceremonies, Ryan is highly sought after for corporate events, sporting functions and major awards nights. Drawing on decades of live television experience, he brings professionalism, warmth, composure and an ability to read a room — ensuring events run seamlessly while engaging and energising audiences.
Beyond his on-camera achievements, Ryan brings extensive leadership experience as a manager, producer and writer. He has led high-performing teams, upheld broadcast excellence and driven innovation across diverse media platforms. His ability to cultivate strong internal and external relationships has been instrumental in delivering strategic growth and meaningful industry impact.
Ryan remains passionate about the power of media and storytelling to inform, engage and connect audiences. He is committed to building strategic partnerships, embracing innovation and shaping the future of Australia’s media landscape.
