GERALDINE SHARPE NEWTON

Geraldine Sharpe Newton is a distinguished communications strategist with a career spanning over four decades. She has held senior leadership positions at three of the world’s leading news organizations: CBS News, ITN, and Turner Broadcasting/CNN International. Geraldine’s expertise has been recognized globally, most recently with the Global Woman Award for Lifetime Achievement in Global Communications & Mentorship and the Global Thinkers Forum’s Athena40 Award for Promoting Understanding Between Cultures.

Throughout her career, Geraldine has played a pivotal role in shaping strategic communications for top-tier companies, including Burson-Marsteller Public Relations and Simon & Schuster Publishing. As an independent consultant, she has advised a wide range of clients, while also dedicating herself to mentoring the next generation of professionals, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and empowering individuals to achieve their professional aspirations.