Hi, I’m Robyn:
I may be many things, but ultimately what drives me is my belief in human potential. Through my work, I hope to awaken people to their immense abilities and deeper purpose, no matter what their life circumstances.
I’ve had the great privilege of hosting over 100 events, from emceeing iconic events such as the Beijing Olympic Games; to interviewing sporting legends such as Roger Federer, Venus Williams & John McEnroe; to supporting charitable causes like Mother’s Choice, Chicken Soup Foundation & Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation's Women of Hope Campaign. My goal is to bring both style and humanity to each event I host.
Whether I’m addressing a stadium of thousands, or coaching one budding youngster towards their life goals, I aim to inspire hope, courage and self-belief in as many people as possible. Here’s to living life with grace, grit, and (preferably) a touch of glam!
“Robyn is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside - professional, kind, and a real pleasure to work with.”
“Sometimes life’s greatest challenges put us directly on the path to life's greatest gifts.”
From my days as a professional athlete to my second career as an emcee, I’ve enjoyed much good fortune and success. But with the birth of my son Kyle, I received my life’s greatest gift, as well as my greatest challenge. When Kyle was 2 months old, a hearing test confirmed that he was profoundly deaf in both ears. It broke my heart knowing that he had never heard my voice, nor heard me tell him how much I love him.
Amidst my devastation, I knew I had to stay positive and not drown in negative thoughts. My child needed me to stay strong. I knew I had to focus on the future, and just keep pushing forward. The joy of seeing Kyle laugh and smile was the only thing that kept me going.
Despite a slightly later start in life, today, thanks to a successful cochlear implant operation and intensive auditory verbal therapy, Kyle's language development is more advanced than the average hearing child his own age; we are so incredibly proud of him.
Kyle has taught me that triumph over adversity is the fairest competition in life. No matter who you are or how successful you may be, it’s a skill that has to be mastered. He’s inspired me to champion those affected by life challenges, to advocate for early intervention, and to bring awareness to the stigmas and cultural taboos that keep them from discovering their own brilliance.
ROBYN LAMSAM OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Based in Hong Kong, Robyn Lamsam is a professional emcee, speaker and philanthropist. Over the past 15 years, she has hosted high profile sporting events across Asia, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Longines Masters Equestrian, Volvo Ocean Race and the Hong Kong Tennis Open. The many corporate & charitable organisations she has worked with include HSBC, American Express, the Make A Wish Foundation, Mother’s Choice, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
After graduating from SOAS and the University of Queensland with first-class Honours degrees in Journalism and Asian Studies, Robyn also attained an Advanced Masters in International Studies, Diplomacy and World Politics.
Robyn is a former Olympian and holder of 21 Hong Kong National Swimming records. She was a silver and bronze medallist at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games and received the Badge of Honour from Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 in recognition of her achievements and contribution to sport in Hong Kong. She is currently a member of the Elite Sports Committee of the HKSAR Home Affair Bureau’s Sports Commission.
