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Vishala is a BBC News anchor and business journalist with 18 years across BBC One, BBC World Service, BBC News Channel, and BBC Breakfast — and a former derivatives analyst at JP Morgan. She can chair and moderate high-stakes conference sessions where audiences expect precision, pace, and real financial literacy from the person holding the room. Vishala has moderated events across London and internationally, including at ING Bank, TechEx Global, and Smart City Expo Barcelona, and is experienced working with senior C-suite, investor, and government audiences.
Why Vishala is right for your event:
• Deep financial and economic literacy. She began her career as a derivatives analyst at JP Morgan. She dosen't need a briefing note to follow a panel on trade finance, capital markets, or emerging market investment — understanding the content at a structural level.
• International event experience. Vishala moderated conferences across London, Barcelona, and internationally.She understands the dynamics of multi-cultural, senior-level audiences and how to hold a room that spans government ministers, institutional investors, and business leaders.
• Keeping panels moving. Broadcasting live TV and radio to millions teaches you to read a room, manage time without a stopwatch, and pull the best from any speaker — including reluctant ones.
• Understanding your audience. Conference audiences expect precision and authority from the chair. Pitching questions at exactly that level — no dumbing down, no grandstanding.
• Makes your brand look good. A polished, authoritative chair raises the perceived quality of the whole event. That's what 18 years of BBC training delivers.