Kumutha Ramanathan Award Winning

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Kumutha Ramanathan Award Winning

Bringing clarity, credibility and presence to global artificial intelligence (AI), technology, finance, and macroeconomic conversations.

Making complex finance clear - and events captivating.

Event Host / MC
Event host/MC
Panel Moderator & Interviewer
Panel moderator
Executive Media Training
Executive media training
Public Relations Strategic Outreach
Public relations strategic outreach

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Kumutha didn’t just host our event; she elevated it, creating a wonderful atmosphere for everyone. We’re incredibly grateful for her contribution.

- Tanya van Biesen, President & CEO, VersaFi

Powering Influence At The Nexus Of Media And Business

Kumutha Ramanathan is a CEO and globally recognized communications strategist with over 15 years of high-level experience across international media and strategic advisory. A former tier-one journalist, she has covered major geopolitical and economic events, producing award-winning investigative journalism that has shaped public discourse. Her reporting on gay and undocumented migrants in the U.S. earned her the First Place for Reporting from the South Asian Journalists Association. She was also named a Finalist in the Media category at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in the U.K. Kumutha went on to lead business news coverage at BNN Bloomberg and other prominent media outlets, specializing in earnings season coverage, monetary policy, global economics, and technology trends.

She is a respected authority in international finance, frequently invited to speak and moderate at global conferences on a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), technology, finance, and macroeconomics. With an entertainer’s flair, she captivates audiences through her incisive thinking and commanding presence, effortlessly translating complex issues into clear, impactful insights.

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Kumutha Ramanathan Business Journalist

Mastering Influence: A Strategic Evolution From Business Journalism To Executive Advisory

Today, as the founder and CEO of The Summit Group, she advises publicly listed companies, financial institutions, and public sector leaders on strategic storytelling, reputation management, and brand positioning. With a rare fusion of investigative grit and executive-level insight, she shapes narrative strategies that command attention, builds media fluency at the highest levels, and prepares leaders to thrive in high-stakes public arenas. Her dual perspective — as an award-winning journalist and trusted communications strategist — gives clients a critical edge in shaping narratives that resonate, influence, and endure.

Kumutha has lived and worked in London, New York, and Toronto, bringing a truly global lens to every engagement. She holds degrees from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Toronto. A first-generation immigrant, she is also a committed mentor, working with youth through academic and community-based initiatives.

Consulting packages

Media essentials package

Perfect for: Founders, first-time spokespeople, authors, nonprofit leaders
A foundational package to help you get media-ready and build confidence on camera.

Includes:

Basic PR outreach:

Best for those making a soft entry into earned media with strong fundamentals.

Pro media + PR accelerator

Perfect for: Executives, growth-stage startups, campaign-ready clients
For leaders ready to actively pitch and perform under pressure.

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Strategic PR outreach:

Best for clients who want to gain immediate visibility and build lasting media momentum over time.

Thought leader media domination (premium package)

Perfect for: C-suite execs, public figures, high-visibility clients
A premium, concierge-style package to build serious authority and secure national or global media.

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Full-service PR media outreach:

Best for thought leaders who want to dominate the media conversation with credibility and confidence.

One-day intensive: executive media + message mastery

Perfect for: Busy executives, fast-moving founders, campaign teams on tight timelines
A private, high-impact, full-day session designed to rapidly level up your media presence, messaging, and on-camera delivery in just one day.

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Optional Add-on

Best for high-level professionals needing fast, focused transformation to be press- or stage-ready—without weeks of prep.

Standalone services

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Kumutha challenged LPs to move beyond risk aversion and start backing emerging managers with real conviction. A more competitive ecosystem starts with more intentional capital. And a special thank you for moderating this panel discussion and driving such an impactful conversation. Your thoughtful and sharp conversations elevated the environment and we cannot wait to have you back in our space again!

- Toronto Business Development Centre