<p>One of the world’s leading interviewers, Nina Easton helps CEOs, global leaders, and cultural icons communicate their vision and stories on stage. With deep economic and political sophistication, she engages speakers and audiences to produce far-sighted conversations on how to navigate today’s hyper-speed, disruptive landscape. Her broad portfolio crosses business sectors–from finance and insurance to high-tech and energy–as well as U.S. and geopolitics.</p>
<p>An accomplished political historian and award-winning former Fortune magazine columnist, Nina is Co-CEO of SellersEaston Media, a firm dedicated to curating stories of leadership and impact. She also co-chairs the Fortune Global Forum, bringing CEOs from around the world together, and chairs Fortune Most Powerful Women International, staging events in Asia, Canada, Europe, and the U.S. She has emceed and moderated events for Fortune 1000 companies and industry associations, including SAP, Accenture, Microsoft, the US Chamber of Commerce, the American Council of Life Insurers, and many others.</p>
<p>Nina spent 15 years as a leading political analyst, appearing on such shows as <i>Meet the Press, Face the Nation,</i> and <i>Fox News Sunday</i>. She spent more than a decade as a member of Fox News’ prime-time “All Star” panel, providing analysis on presidential administrations, Congress, national elections, the global economy, and foreign policy. At the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), she founded and hosts the program Smart Women Smart Power, bringing diplomats and global leaders to the stage for insightful interviews.</p>
Award-winning author, columnist, on-air commentator, and live-event architect
<ul><li><Strong>The Political Landscape: Today And Tomorrow </Strong></li><li>These are confusing and fraught political times. The nation seems more divided than ever. Rancor runs high. Despite passage of tax reform, Congress spent most of last year paralyzed and unable to address the great challenges of our times.</li><li>Nina Easton takes audiences beyond the headlines–and beyond the personality of our colorful President–to explore economic trends driving today’s divided political atmosphere. She shows how job trends, education levels, and globalization are contributing to a ‘paralysis of populism’ in American politics. She looks to the future, with fresh insight on what the innovation revolution now transforming global business means for the political landscape. And she offers a lively and entertaining tour of political bad blood dating back to the nation’s Founders, showing how America has been here before yet always thrived.</li><li>Nina values robust audience Q&A, and always offers plenty of opportunity for audience members to showcase their opinions and their questions.</li><li><Strong>Nina Easton: Moderator </Strong></li><li>Today more than ever, business leaders need to communicate a vision that unites and motivates. Author, TV commentator, and Fortune conference chair Nina Easton has decades of experience interviewing CEOs, global leaders, and politicians–producing compelling and authentic narratives on stage. She is also an accomplished emcee of multi-day business events and a lively moderator for webcasts.</li><li>From leading global CEOs to the Vatican to producing and emceeing business summits in Hong Kong, London and the US, Nina is a world-class moderator and emcee, adept at helping business leaders communicate their stories and message. She currently serves as co-chair of the Fortune Global Forum and chair of Fortune Most Powerful Women International. At the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Nina brings diplomats and high-profile international figures to the stage for insightful and lively interviews.</li><li>With wit and intelligence, Nina helps people and businesses navigate today’s disruptive political and business environments. She also brings a sincere interest in hearing back from her audience, with lively question-and-answer periods that enhance the personal connection and give listeners an opportunity to showcase their own views and ideas.</li></ul>