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Isabelle Kumar

Isabelle Kumar is an event moderator and former prime-time news anchor who helps organisations navigate complex global discussions with clarity and credibility. She works with the European Commission, the United Nations, the WHO, and Fortune 500 companies, moderating high-stakes forums and summits on technology, sustainability, health, and more.

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Isabelle Kumar, Speaker | Moderator & Award-Winning Journalist
Isabelle Kumar

Isabelle Kumar

Paris, France

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  • Former prime-time news anchor and journalist of over 20 years
  • Moderator of the first ever European Union Presidential Debate
  • Interviewed political leaders, royalty, and business moguls including Richard Branson
Isabelle Kumar is a highly sought-after moderator and award-winning journalist whose ability to navigate complex global topics has made her a trusted voice at the world's most consequential forums and summits. Over a 20-year career, Isabelle anchored prime time news for Euronews-NBC, reported for CNN, APTN and Reuters, and moderated the first ever EU Presidential debate. Her interviews with heads of state, CEOs and cultural figures, including  Richard Branson, Andrea Bocelli, Mike Tyson, and Karl Lagerfeld, have generated more than three million views on YouTube. Isabelle now works full time as a moderator and MC for organisations including the European Commission, the United Nations, WHO, Procter and Gamble, and the Consumer Goods Forum. She brings journalistic precision to topics spanning technology, health, and sustainability, drawing on real experience chairing closed-door discussions with leaders such as former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Her approach is thorough and warm, shaped by thousands of high-pressure interviews. Fluent in both French and English and holding British and German nationality, Isabelle is a passionate disability activist and President of a charity dedicated to supporting people with autism. She also volunteers her time pro bono with Lake Aid, an Annecy-based organisation helping unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers, and homeless families in France. Those who attend Isabelle's sessions gain a clear understanding of complicated issues broken down without jargon, exposure to genuinely candid conversations between decision-makers, and practical insight they can apply in their own organisations. Client feedback consistently highlights her ability to keep discussions focused, fair, and energising. If your event demands a moderator who can hold the room, no matter who's in it, Isabelle Kumar is the person to book. Photo Credit E Durand/Pharmaceutiques

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Isabelle brings 20 years of anchoring for top networks such as Euronews-NBC and moderating EU-level forums, meaning she can hold senior stakeholders to account while keeping technical or policy-heavy sessions accessible and energised for your audience.

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Trusted by Informa Markets, The Consumer Goods Forum, IDH, The World Economic Forum, Procter and Gamble

Testimonials

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!

Amaya Bloch-Lainé

The Consumer Goods Forum

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.

Yann Zopf

The World Economic Forum

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.

Elske Stevenson

IDH

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Email isabelle.kumar@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Isabelle's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Isabelle Kumar's speaking style like?
Isabelle Kumar draws on over 20 years of broadcast journalism experience to structure moderated sessions and panel discussions, applying the interviewing techniques developed across thousands of high-pressure exchanges with heads of state, CEOs, and public figures. She frames complex topics in technology, health, and sustainability without jargon, using closed-door facilitation experience — including sessions with figures such as former German Chancellor Angela Merkel — to draw candid, focused responses from senior decision-makers.
What topics does Isabelle Kumar specialise in?
Isabelle Kumar specialises in moderating and hosting sessions on technology, health, sustainability, global issues, and disability awareness. She anchored prime-time news for Euronews-NBC, reported for CNN, APTN and Reuters over a 20-year career, and moderated the first EU Presidential debate, with clients including the European Commission, the United Nations, and the WHO.
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