Katty Kay is a distinguished British-Swiss journalist, author, and broadcaster with over three decades of experience reporting on global affairs and US politics. After joining the BBC as a Zimbabwe correspondent for the African section of the BBC World Service in 1990, Katty Kay quickly established her career in international journalism. She went on to work for BBC World Service radio in London before transitioning to a Tokyo correspondent role for BBC News television in 1992. In 1996, Kay relocated to Washington D.C., initially working for The Times news bureau before returning to the BBC as a freelance journalist in 2002.
Demonstrating her commitment to journalistic excellence and advocacy, Kay also serves as a dedicated board member at the International Women’s Media Foundation.