Mark Schaaf is a presenter, reporter and sports host with extensive experience in television, live events and combat sports. He is known for 112 Vandaag, Shownieuws and De Bondgenoten and presents GLORY and UFC events, among others. His strength lies in switching between different worlds: from a live sports arena full of excitement to a journalistic programme where he has to respond quickly and carefully. This versatility makes him suitable as a guest speaker, presenter or host for corporate events.
From television to live sports
Mark has experience with a wide range of programmes and formats. Since September 2025, he has been one of the regular presenters of 112 Vandaag, where he previously worked as a reporter and stand-in presenter. From his journalistic role, he knows how to get to the heart of a story quickly and communicate it clearly.
In addition, Mark has strong ties to the world of combat sports. He presents GLORY events and has worked on live studio programmes surrounding the fights. He also presents UFC and other boxing events.
Presenting under pressure
Mark knows what it is like to perform when the pressure rises. He previously won Fear Factor and WipeOut and reached the final of Special Forces VIPS in 2022. These experiences connect to themes such as mental resilience, performing under pressure, pushing boundaries and dealing with unexpected situations.
As a speaker, Mark can translate his experiences from television and high-pressure, sports-related environments into recognisable situations for professionals. Think of a team that has to perform under pressure, an organisation that needs to switch quickly or an event where energy and interaction are central.
Book Mark Schaaf as a presenter or guest speaker
You can book Mark Schaaf as a presenter, guest speaker or host of a corporate event. His experience in live television, journalism and sports makes him broadly versatile. Whether it is a conference, awards show, sports event or corporate event: Mark knows how to engage an audience and maintain the energy.
Themes that Mark connects well with:
• performing under pressure
• mental resilience
• pushing boundaries
• sports and performance
• presentation and live events
