Saskya is an outstanding journalist, deeply rooted in French and European affairs, with a unique international perspective. 

Andrew Roy, General Manager, EMEA & London Bureau Chief, CNN

September 8, 2025

CNN has announced the appointment of Saskya Vandoorne as Bureau Chief in Paris. In this role, she will lead the local newsroom covering French and European news across all of the network’s platforms, while continuing to contribute to CNN’s international coverage.

CNN’s Paris bureau is one of the network’s most prominent European hubs, playing a central role in covering major international political, economic and cultural events.

Read the full press release here.