OZY Media announced that Katty Kay will join the media company as senior editor and executive producer.
Based in Washington, D.C., Kay has worked for BBC News most of her career as an anchor and correspondent. Kay will initially host a new line-up of streaming shows that will be revealed this summer for a fall launch. Kay will work with OZY Media co-founders Carlos Watson and Samir Rao to continue to build on the company’s focus on helping people see the world more broadly.
Carlos Watson, CEO and co-founder of OZY Media, commented, “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Katty to the OZY Media family. Katty (and BBC) and OZY have had a terrific relationship and having Katty join us full-time definitely validates and confirms that what young, growing OZY has been doing matters and emboldens us to take even bigger chances moving forward as the world collectively gets ready for a powerful reset — in mindset, in how they show up in the world, in their personal lives and in how they earn a living. I keep saying the 20s are going to be the new 60s — and I know we have big things ahead here at OZY to meet this moment. We’re thrilled that Katty is joining us on the journey.”
Kay added, “The last 10 months of working closely with Carlos on our show (When Katty Met Carlos) and collaborating on OZY Fest has opened a real space in my life at a time when I think a lot of us are asking ourselves, what’s next and what’s possible? For me this is a great opportunity to help build a great new media brand and grow a trusted following as OZY’s global appeal and reach increase. I love that OZY reaches new audiences and keeps the door open to all voices. Importantly, OZY’s values align with mine — it’s not about right or left, it’s about giving a platform to all thoughtful and honest voices at a time that demands diverse input to shape a vibrant future for us all.”
Hi Kay and Carlos,
I’m jumping into the conversation from Hawaii. So great to know about OZY’s vision where you two are trying to bring issues in a broader way. My vision has been to present issues unbiased politically but in the last four years of the former president made me think keeping the level headed view might not be enough. In the midst of the personal quest conversation, I focus on current compeling issues. I’m Dr. artist Masami Teraoka in Hawaii. OK. I’m just waking up like the way I had done with Pussy Riot. Since in my studio I almost practice art like a hermit life style. Focusing and reflecting most compelling social political issues. I hope to paint without leanign toward left and right. I hope to start conversatkion with you guys should you not mind. In my personal situation as an artist, I am a fine arts doctor. The honorable credential is given by the Otis Collge of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Please let me know should you be interested to take a look at what I am painting now. I’m searching for the realm of sometihg fair view about issues. But recently all is so messed up that I looked at myslef what about how I could keep myseld evenly not leaniing towad left and right. The vision I hope to achieve is above all these messy chaos, but it may not be even above but in midst of such an unsettling political environment. Katty and Carlos, Huge congratultions! Cheers! Aloha, Dr. Masami Teraoka
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Congratulations and thank you