Olivia Kinghorst

International Host, Moderator, and Journalist

Olivia Kinghorst is an internationally acclaimed event host, moderator, and journalist with a news background. She leads large-scale events with a confident approach, sharp analytical skills, and natural charisma. Renowned for her polished stage presence and keen interviewing style, Olivia brings the agility and international fluidity of news media to the stage, ensuring an exceptional event experience for even the most demanding audiences.

Academic Background and Deep Media Expertise

Olivia’s expertise is anchored in a prestigious academic education and a distinguished career in international business and tech journalism. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University in New York, a top-tier institution in the United States. This academic foundation endows her with an exceptional capacity to grasp complex phenomena, critically analyze context, and master intricate subject matters on tight deadlines.

Throughout her career, Olivia has served as a TV news anchor and journalist for CNN Money Switzerland and as Senior Editor at Forbes Switzerland. She has interviewed numerous world-leading CEOs, political figures, and prominent cultural icons.

Global Stages and Multilingual Expression

Olivia is a highly sought-after host at the world’s leading business, technology, and innovation events, including the World Economic Forum (WEF Davos), Web Summit, Mobile World Congress, and the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. She is equally adept at guiding major international congresses, strategic panel discussions, and live hybrid broadcasts, seamlessly blending deep subject matter with natural audience engagement. Originally from Sydney and currently based in Zurich, Olivia embodies true internationalism, which is also reflected in her exceptional language skills. Her versatile linguistic background enables smooth interaction and networking in multicultural environments worldwide.

Language Skills

Fluent Working Languages: English (native)

Additional Languages: Mandarin, French, Swedish, Danish, German, Cantonese