Katty Kay Age, Husband, Illness, Salary, Net Worth, and Ozy

Katty Kay Bio | Wiki

Katty Kay is a British journalist, broadcaster, and author working as a US special correspondent for BBC. Previously, she was working as Senior Editor and executive producer for Ozy Media Washington until September 2021. Katty had ventured into economics before her friend, Matt Frei, persuaded her to become a journalist while in Zimbabwe. Before joining Ozy on June 28, 2021, she was working as an anchor for BBC World News America. Additionally, Katty also makes an appearance on Morning Joe on a weekly basis on MSNBC. She became a Swiss citizen in 2021 after her father passed on in January 2021, and was a Swiss.

Katty Kay Age

She was born on November 14, 1964, in Wallingford, Berkshire, England. Katty is 59 years old.

Katty Kay Height

She is a woman of above-average stature. Katty’s height is 5 ft 8 in ( approx. 1.73m).

Katty Kay Family

She was born in Wallingford, Berkshire, England. Katty is the daughter of Jolyon Kay, her father, and Shirley Kay, her mother. Furthermore, her father was a British Diplomat, while her mother was a journalist. Due to the nature of her father’s work, Katty spent her time in various Middle Eastern countries. She was raised along with her three siblings. Katty’s father died in January 2021 and he was a Swiss citizen. Her mother had passed on earlier in November 2020.

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Katty Kay Husband

She has been happily married to her husband, Tom Carver. Katty’s husband works as the Head of Global Communications at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The couple got married in 1989. Katty and her husband are proud parents of four children, three daughters, Poppy, Jude, and Maya, and a son Felix. The couple resides in Washington D.C.

Katty Kay Education

She enrolled at Oxford University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in French and Italian Literature in 1988. Additionally, Katty also attended Grade Schools in the UK, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

Katty Kay BBC

She is currently working as a US special correspondent for BBC since March 2022. Previously, Katty was working for Ozy Media as a Senior Editor and executive producer from June to September 2021. However, this is not the first time that Katy is working for BBC. She initially joined the network in 1990 as the correspondent for Zimbabwe. Additionally, Katty also worked as a BBC correspondent in London and Tokyo where she reported on the Japanese economic recession and the Kobe earthquake. She has also worked for The Times Washington Bureau before making her return to BBC in 2002.

Some of Katy’s colleagues at BBC include:

Nawal Al Maghafi– Special Correspondent and Documentary Producer.

Melvyn Bragg – host.

Chris Stark – host.

Clara Amfo – presenter.

Jamie Bartlett – host.

Greg Palast – financial investigator.

Katty Kay Ozy media

She joined Ozy Media on June 28, 2021, as the Senior Editor and executive producer. Before joining Ozy Media, Katty was working as the Lead anchor for BBC World News America. While working for BBC, she provided coverage on US elections, global economies, world trouble spots, the White House, Congress, and Wall Street.

During her career as a journalist, Katty covered the Inauguration of President Biden in 2021. She also anchored the Us Presidential Election nights in 2016 and 2020 across all BBC platforms alongside Andrew Neil. She started her media career in 1990 as the BBC correspondent for Zimbabwe. Additionally, Katty is also a frequent guest commentator on Meet the Press, Morning Joe, and The Chris Matthews Show.

Katty Kay Msnbc

She is also a frequent guest commentator on Meet the Press, Morning Joe on MSNBC, and The Chris Matthews Show. In 2017, Katty attracted criticism after stating that Europeans should familiarize themselves with Islamist Terror attacks while speaking to MSNBC. This occurred after the Manchester Arena bombing. Her comments were strongly condemned by Nigel Farage, UKIP leader.

Katty Kay Illness

In 2017, Katty was diagnosed with Bronchitis. The illness made her physically exhausted and getting herself a glass of water required more physical effort than she exerted during a normal week. Additionally, the illness made her bed disappear in a pile of disgusting used tissues and made her feel guilty about missing work during a busy news week.

Katty Kay Books

She is the best-selling New York Times co-author of four books including The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance—What Women Should Know, The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up, & Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self, Living the Confidence Code: Real Girls. Real Stories. Real Confidence, and Womenomics: Work Less, Achieve More, Live Better. The books retail between $5.99 to $12.99 on Amazon.

Katty Kay The Confidence Code | Book Confidence

She is the best-selling New York Times co-author of The Confidence Code along with Claire Shipman. The Confidence Code was published on April 15, 2014, by Harper Collins Publisher. The book expounds on what women should know in order to understand the art of Self-assurance and Science. Additionally, this book serves as an inspiration and offers practical advice on what women should know in order to close the gender gap in achieving the careers they want and deserve. The Confidence Code Hardcover retails at $19.99 on Amazon.

Katty Kay Podcast

While working for Ozy, Katty was the co-host of the Podcast; When Katty Met Carlos. She hosted the Podcast along with Carlos Watson who is the founder and CEO of OZY Media. The Podcast was started in September 2020 to make the partnership between the two permanent.

Katty Kay Citizenship

She is a British journalist, broadcaster, and author. She works as Senior Editor and executive producer for Ozy Media Washington. Katty became a Swiss citizen in 2021 after her father passed on in January 2021, and was a Swiss. Therefore, Katty is a British-Swiss National.

Katty Kay Salary

She is currently working for BBC as a US special correspondent. Katty’s salary is $122,000 annually.

Katty Kay Net Worth

She has been in the media career for at least three decades. Therefore, there are no lingering doubts that Katty has accumulated a decent fortune for herself over the years. Katty’s net worth is $3 million.

How Old is Katty Kay

Katty is 59 years old. She was born on November 14, 1964, in Wallingford, Berkshire, in England.

Where does Katty Kay live

Katty and her husband are proud parents of four children, three daughters, and a son. The couple resides in Washington D.C.

Is Katty Kay Married

Yes, She has been happily married to her husband, Tom Carver since 1989 when she was 24 years old. Katty’s husband works as the Head of Global Communications at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

How tall is Katty Kay

She is a woman of above-average stature. Katty’s height is 5 ft 8 in ( approx 1.73m).

Is Katty Kay an American Citizen

No, she is a British journalist, broadcaster, and author. She works as Senior Editor and executive producer for Ozy Media Washington. Katty became a Swiss citizen in 2021 after her father passed on in January 2021, and was a Swiss.

Katty Kay Social Media Handle

Twitter: @KattyKay_