Former BBC World News Presenter Asia Today, International Moderator, Event Host, Corporate Facilitator & Executive Communication Coach

Nisha Pillai is best known for presenting Asia Today on BBC World News, where she built a reputation as a trusted and authoritative broadcaster. With a degree in Economics, she began her career in the City working for a leading firm of merchant bankers before moving into journalism and television. Her broadcasting career includes work on respected programmes such as The Money Programme on BBC Two and Panorama, where she spent five years covering major global and political issues before moving on to BBC World News. This combination of financial expertise and journalistic experience gives her a strong foundation across business, economics and global affairs.

Today, Nisha is a highly regarded international moderator, facilitator and event host, working across both live and virtual events worldwide. She has moderated high-level discussions for global organisations, including a United Nations round table for the Secretary-General on rebuilding the global economy. Known for her thorough preparation and ability to handle complex subject matter, she works across a wide range of industries including finance, economics, science, international development and global policy. Her role as a moderator is not simply to guide discussion, but to bring events to life, encourage meaningful conversation and ensure audiences remain engaged throughout.

Alongside hosting and moderating, Nisha also works as a corporate facilitator and executive coach, using her media background to train senior leaders in communication and presentation skills. She coaches executives at London Business School, helping professionals communicate clearly, confidently and with impact. Her experience interviewing world leaders, CEOs and experts allows her to offer practical insight into how to structure messages, speak with authority and connect with an audience.

As a speaker, Nisha delivers engaging and practical talks focused on communication, confidence and resilience. Her popular speaking topics include Networking with Ease, Getting Your Message Across and Staying Focused When the Worst Happens. Throughout her career she has hosted and moderated events for organisations including the United Nations, CERN, the World Bank, Ernst & Young and MIT, working alongside global leaders such as Kofi Annan. Her experience at the highest level of international events makes her a trusted and engaging presence for conferences, corporate events and leadership forums.

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