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Asha Sumputh
Gain valuable insights into business, economics, and innovation with Asha Sumputh, speaker, journalist, and lecturer.
Asha Sumputh is a versatile professional with experience in entrepreneurship, journalism, innovation, and finance. Born and raised in Mauritius, Asha earned degrees from Cambridge University and Sorbonne University. She began her career as a television journalist, refining her reporting skills.
In addition to journalism, Asha has worked in content strategy for major corporate brands, assisting with content creation and delivery. She has also hosted TV programs such as "Business Africa" and "Initiative Africa," providing insights into African economic and political news in fifty countries. Currently, Asha is a lecturer at ENA (Ecole Nationale d'Administration) at Sorbonne University and the Ecole de Journalisme CUEJ.
Before focusing on journalism and teaching, Asha worked in the fashion industry for brands like Sonia Rykiel, Dior, and Chanel. With over ten years of media experience, Asha has proven herself as a versatile professional in roles such as journalist, producer, educator, public relations specialist, and corporate communication expert.
Asha is also a keynote speaker, sharing her expertise in business, economics, finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Her commitment to sustainability, economics, finance, technology, and politics has established her as a thought leader in these areas, making her a sought-after voice in conferences and events.
Book Asha Sumputh as a speaker to gain unparalleled insights from a versatile professional with a rich background in journalism, finance, and innovation. Her global perspective, honed through experiences in Africa and Europe, will inspire and inform your team. Asha's expertise and dynamic presentation style make her an invaluable addition to any event.
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Asha Sumputh draws on her background as a television journalist and programme host to frame keynote content around economic and political analysis, structuring sessions in the manner of a reported briefing rather than a conventional talk.
Asha Sumputh speaks on entrepreneurship and innovation, African economics and finance, sustainability and technology, and media and corporate communication. She has lectured at Sorbonne University and the Ecole de Journalisme CUEJ, and hosted Business Africa and Initiative Africa, reaching audiences across fifty countries.
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