Melissa Mahtani
JOURNALIST – HOST – MODERATOR
Emmy-nominated journalist with almost 20 years international experience in London, Paris and New York. From traditional TV shows to rolling breaking news to Facebook, Instagram and podcasts, I have been at the forefront of experimenting with emerging media and reaching viewers on TV, Digital and Mobile. I have produced content for CNN, CNN International, CBS News, CNBC, France 24, the Guardian and ITN, hosting on-camera interviews, writing for dot-com and moderating panels for current affairs and business-related news events.
During my career I have had the privilege of interviewing heads of state from Poland to Namibia and change-makers across the globe such as Vladimir Kara-Murza from Russia, Masih Alinejad from Iran and Afghanistan's youngest Mayor Zarifa Ghafari. I have also interviewed celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Kristin Davis, Adwoa Aboah, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Justin Theroux and Kevin Bacon among many others.