Isabelle Kumar keynote speaker

An award-winning former prime-time news anchor with over 20 years of international journalism experience, Isabelle moderates high-level global forums with authority, clarity and editorial rigour. Trusted by governments, international organisations and major institutions, she leads complex conversations on public health, sustainability and global policy with precision and balance.

As lead anchor for Euronews-NBC, she travelled the world interviewing presidents, prime ministers and the heads of multilateral institutions, earning a reputation for incisive questioning and calm command under pressure.

She has moderated landmark international debates, including the first-ever EU Presidential Debate, high-level sessions at the World Economic Forum in Davos and strategic forums for the European Commission. Today, she works closely with international organisations, NGOs and corporate leaders on issues spanning environmental health, sustainable development, food systems, technology and AI.

Her clients include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, The Consumer Goods Forum and Procter & Gamble. She has served as Master of Ceremonies for major UN and EU ceremonies and chaired closed-door discussions with senior European leaders, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Before Euronews, Isabelle built her foundation in international broadcast journalism at CNN, APTN and Reuters.

Bilingual in French and English and holding British and German nationality, she brings a genuinely international perspective to every stage. She is also a committed disability advocate and serves as President of a charity supporting people with autism.

Clients value her thorough preparation, calm authority and ability to translate complex technical discussions into engaging, solutions-focused dialogue.