Mark Beretta OAM has spent more than 35 years in television and radio. “Beretts” is best known for his 22 years delivering Australians the latest sporting news as the Sports Presenter on Australia’s number one breakfast TV show, Sunrise.
He joined Channel Seven in 1995, after stints with Triple M and Network Ten, and has worked across News, Sport and Entertainment ever since.
Mark has been a commentator and host for an incredible 13 Summer and Winter Olympic Games, as well as Commonwealth Games, AFL Grand Finals, Australian Open tennis, Melbourne Cup, Bathurst 1000, Sydney Hobart yacht race, the Supercars Championship, Bathurst 12 and 24 Hour Races, Tour Downunder, Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Moomba Masters, Surf League, and Seven’s Winter Sports.
Mark is also an athlete himself. He is a 10-time Australian Water Ski champion, a silver medalist at the Singapore International Masters, and held a U.S. record.
He is a Board member of the Tour De Cure charity and has completed 17 annual rides to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. His longest ride was from Sydney to Hobart, via the Snowy Mountains, a distance of almost 1,700km in ten days. The cancer charity has raised $ 165 million for cancer research, treatment and prevention.
He served as MC for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip at Buckingham Palace for the launch of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.
Beretts has also dabbled in dance, proving a favourite on the seventh series of ‘Dancing With The Stars’.
While sport has always been his first love, Beretts graduated with an Engineering Degree and has worked with BHP and Honeywell.
In 2021, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for charitable services to the community, through his work with Tour de Cure. He was also the 2019 Australian Father of the Year.
The Australian Olympic Committee presented Beretts with a Distinguished Service Award in 2025 for outstanding support of the Australian Olympic Team over 13 Olympic Games.
He is also an Ambassador for the RAISE Foundation, a national youth mentoring charity, the RUN ARMY community run, the Butterfly Foundation, Defence Kidz, Working Spirit, and the Run Port Douglas event.
Beretta holds the rank of Major in the Australian Army (Reserve) and has been awarded the Australian Defence Medal and a Chief of Army Gold Commendation.
Mark’s newest project with Seven sees him take viewers on a European adventure for the new upcoming “Ports to Paradise” program, airing on Saturday 10th October.
Born in Geelong, Mark now lives in Sydney, but remains a passionate supporter of the mighty Geelong Cats in the AFL.
Talking Points
MC & Event Host
Mark Beretta brings three decades of live broadcasting experience and a reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted sports presenters to your event. After 22 years as sports anchor on Sunrise and coverage of five Olympic Games, Mark knows how to engage audiences, manage high-pressure environments, and keep events running seamlessly.MC & Event Host
What Mark Offers as an MC or Host:
- Professional, polished delivery backed by 30 years in live television
- Warm, approachable style that makes guests feel at ease
- Ability to handle complex event formats, from conferences to gala dinners
- Expertise in sport, media, and storytelling for dynamic audience engagement
- Proven adaptability for corporate, community, and high-profile events
Mark’s credibility and vibrant personality ensure your event is memorable and runs flawlessly.
