Award-winning journalist and moderator, renowned for her expertise in global politics, economics, and high-profile interviews.
Europe
France
Isabelle Kumar is a highly accomplished British journalist, presenter, and moderator known for her exceptional work in international media and public discourse. With a career of over two decades, she has established herself as a leading voice in global affairs. As a prime-time anchor at Euronews, Isabelle hosted The Global Conversation, conducting in-depth interviews with heads of state, business leaders, and cultural icons. While On the Frontline showcased her ability to tackle critical political and economic debates.
Before joining Euronews in 2003, Isabelle gained valuable experience at CNN International, Reuters, and Associated Press Television News in London. Her French, European Studies and Critical Theory academic background has equipped her with a deep understanding of the world’s political and economic challenges.
Isabelle Kumar has been a pivotal figure in international journalism, recognized for her contributions to covering major global events and facilitating critical discussions. Her moderation of the inaugural European Union Presidential Debate is a landmark moment in EU political history. Thus reflecting her expertise and professionalism. As a journalist, she has covered events like the Davos World Economic Forum and engaged with world leaders in thought-provoking interviews. Her work has earned her a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the industry.
As a moderator, Isabelle has chaired numerous high-profile events, ranging from the World Economic Forum to United Nations conferences and business summits like the Consumer Goods Forum. Her ability to engage with complex topics and foster meaningful dialogue makes her a sought-after speaker and facilitator.
Isabelle has presented award ceremonies for organizations such as the European Commission. Moreover, she moderated private events for heads of state, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Isabelle did an impressive job of moderating the Keynote sessions at the HIMSS European Health Conference and Exhibition that took place in Helsinki in June last year. HIMSS’ annual flagship event, for 3,000+ health and technology professionals, is Europe’s most significant event for digital health, bringing together key players within the European health ecosystem and beyond. Isabelle was an absolute pleasure to work with and the intelligence and expertise she brought to the planning and delivery of sessions contributed hugely to the success of the event. In addition to moderating, she was proactively involved in planning and shaping content prior to the conference and briefing high-profile panellists. She pulled out all the stops to research and fully embrace complex challenges and controversies in digital health included on the conference agenda. Her media skills shone through in her lively, dynamic moderating style and she displayed real versatility in switching effortlessly between different session formats – from on-stage interviews to large panels debates and lively Q&As. She also enriched the conference by bringing her own personal experiences to the event as a mother and carer of a young adult with autism and epilepsy – providing a powerful patient/carer voice so often missed at healthcare conferences. I would highly recommend Isabelle as a moderator for your next big event and guarantee you will enjoy working with her!
I have been working with Isabelle at many World Economic Forum events all over the world, including many times at our flagship event in Davos. In her role as main anchor for Euronews, we co-designed together top level media sessions in the official programme of our Annual Meetings. Highlights were sessions about the future of Europe, the financial crisis, climate change, the gender gap and diversity and many more. The panels were made of top level, global leaders from business, politics, academia and civil society. Isabelle was key to deliver world-class sessions and her professionalism made this collaboration not only very efficient, but also very pleasant, be it in the preparations or to deliver these very high level sessions and making them compelling with animated discussions and valuable conclusions. Isabelle’s work is very detailed and solution oriented. She does not get stopped by any challenges and always strives to deliver the best result. I can highly recommend her as a professional, mastering complex challenges in the media and communications areas, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavours, hoping we get the chance to work again together.
We love working with Isabelle - she's a great moderator, always thorough, knowledgeable, friendly and dynamic. She has a deep understanding of client's needs, and very often goes beyond her assignment by proposing new ideas and formats that prove to be spot on each time!
We've had the pleasure of working with Isabelle Kumar multiple times for our Living Wage and Living Income Summits, and we couldn't be more impressed. From the start of each event, Isabelle did an amazing job of keeping conversations on track, engaging everyone, and making sure discussions flowed smoothly. Her clear communication and preparation contributed immensely to the success of our summits, especially when handling complex topics. Isabelle has a deep understanding of sustainability issues, which adds tremendous value to the discussions. Her expertise allowed her to navigate sensitive topics with confidence, offering insightful perspectives that enriched the conversations. Isabelle has a natural way of moderating that strikes the perfect balance between inclusivity, fairness, and keeping things moving. She made sure everyone’s voice was heard, kept to the agenda, and created a welcoming space where all opinions were valued. I would work with her any time!