Born and raised in Mauritius, a vibrant island in the Indian Ocean, Asha was immersed in a multicultural environment that shaped her into a global citizen. With fluency in English, French, Hindi, Mauritian Creole, and some Italian, her diverse upbringing set the stage for her academic and professional journey. She... Read more
Born and raised in Mauritius, a vibrant island in the Indian Ocean, Asha was immersed in a multicultural environment that shaped her into a global citizen.
With fluency in English, French, Hindi, Mauritian Creole, and some Italian, her diverse upbringing set the stage for her academic and professional journey. She was educated in the British system, which laid a strong foundation for her work in economics, finance and journalism. She graduated from the University of Cambridge and the Panthéon-Sorbonne in Paris, then began her career in journalism at Canal Plus in France. Today, Asha is an entrepreneur, journalist, and television content producer, focused on African and global affairs.
You can follow her programs “Sustainable Energy”, on CNBC worldwide, and “Business Africa & Initiative Africa”, on major international channels in several countries in Europe and Africa. She is also the producer of these two weekly programs “Business Africa” and “Initiative Africa”, broadcast – both in French and in English – in around fifty countries, highlighting the economic and political news of the African continent.
She is also the Founder and News Editor of Africaon-Air, a bilingual pan-African news platform, that offers in-depth coverage of current events, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the continent. Beyond economics and finance, her work spans sustainability, politics, technology, education, and entrepreneurship.
Since 2024, Asha has served as an Ambassador for the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA), under the patronage of His Majesty King Charles III, championing a transition to a sustainable, inclusive bioeconomy.
In addition to her media work, she has taught at leading institutions like the National School of Administration (ENA), Sorbonne University, and EM Strasbourg, sharing her expertise with future leaders. Before diving into journalism and entrepreneurship, Asha explored the fashion industry, broadening her creative and business perspectives.
Today, she continues to blend her passions for storytelling, sustainability, and global change in all her endeavours.
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You can book Asha Sumputh through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Asha's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Asha Sumputh's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Asha tailored to your event.
Asha Sumputh speaks on Africa, Digital Trends, Facilitators & Moderators, Future, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Asha to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Asha Sumputh for events worldwide, subject to Asha's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Asha Sumputh is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Asha can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Asha Sumputh on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Asha can offer.
Asha Sumputh delivers keynotes in French. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Asha Sumputh's areas of expertise include Africa, Digital Trends, Facilitators & Moderators, Future, Technology. To get a clear sense of Asha's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Asha Sumputh can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Africa, Digital Trends, Facilitators & Moderators, Future, Technology is relevant. Details of Asha's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Asha Sumputh is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Asha Sumputh, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Asha's current availability for your dates.