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Media strategist & audio director

Kamal Ahmed

Transform media strategy with Kamal Ahmed, speaker, media leadership expert. Kamal works with organisations to navigate digital transformation and journalistic excellence, delivering authoritative insights as Telegraph's Audio Director and recognised in the Powerlist as one of the UK's most influential people.

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Kamal Ahmed

Kamal Ahmed

London, United Kingdom

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Kamal Ahmed's biography

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  • Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The News Movement
  • Former BBC Editorial Director
  • President of the Society of Editors
Kamal Ahmed is the Director of Audio at The Telegraph. He is the President of the Society of Editors, a Board Member of the Media Trust, and a Governor at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). Kamal is also a Fellow of the RSA. Previously, he co-founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of The News Movement, which aims to provide reliable information to Gen-Z on their preferred platforms. Kamal's journalism career began as a Reporter for Scotland on Sunday. He has held significant roles, including Royal Correspondent for The Guardian and Political Editor at The Observer. His experience extends to major UK publications such as the Sunday Telegraph and the BBC, where he was the Editorial Director. Kamal has been recognised in the Powerlist as one of the UK's Most Influential People of African or African Caribbean Heritage.

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Book Kamal Ahmed to inspire your team with his compelling storytelling and extensive journalism expertise. As a leader in media, he offers unique insights into engaging audiences and driving change. Elevate your event with his thought-provoking perspectives on the future of journalism and its impact on society.

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Kamal Ahmed speaks on politics, media and journalism, economics and global affairs, and the future of news and digital communication. He is the Director of Audio at The Telegraph, former BBC Editorial Director, and President of the Society of Editors, with a career spanning The Guardian, The Observer, and the BBC.
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