About Sarah Russis
International MC, Presenter & Moderator (FR/EN)
I am Sarah Russis, an international MC and moderator specialising in corporate and brand events.
I bring clarity, confidence and energy to every stage—ensuring events feel seamless, engaging and professionally delivered from start to finish.
My approach
For me, every event is a live performance: preparation creates structure, but the real impact happens in the room.
I focus on reading the audience, guiding the flow, and creating a natural rhythm between speakers and moments—so the experience feels effortless, engaging and alive.
Experience & international background
1
Corporate experience
Financial Times (12 years)
Senior commercial roles across data, strategy and international markets, working with governments, academics and global organisations in 100+ countries.
2
Business & scale-up experience
Supported the growth of an early-stage French startup in the UK, developing expertise in business operations, stakeholder communication and international expansion.
3
International & multilingual profile
Half European, half African, fluent in French and English, with a global perspective shaped by working across diverse cultures, industries and audiences.
On Stage
I have been performing since childhood, and the stage has always felt like home.
Whether hosting a conference, moderating a panel or leading an awards ceremony, my focus is always the same:
Keeping audiences engaged, supporting speakers with confidence, ensuring structure and flow, and creating memorable moments.
Events I work on
Let’s work together
If you are looking for a MC or moderator who brings energy, structure and presence to your event, I would be happy to connect.
📩 sarah.russis.events@gmail.com