John Defterios Biography
John Defterios is an American editor, anchor, correspondent, and Sr. Advisor, Board Member, Professor, and Speaker. He is best known for previously working at CNN for about 35 years.
John Defterios Education
He graduated with a BA in Journalism and Political Economy from the University of Southern California and was a fellow at the Institute of Politics and Government at USC in Washington, D.C.
John Defterios Career
Defterios serves as Sr. Advisor, Board Member, Professor, and Speaker at APCO Worldwide since September 2021 in London and UAE. Prior to this, he worked at CNN where he served as a marketing editor, anchor, and correspondent. Defterios had also managed to anchor quite a number of stories including One Square Meter, Marketplace Middle East, and Along the Silk Road as well as The Global Energy Challenge.
In addition to that, he is also an active member of the Global Agenda Council and a World Economic Forum media leader. In addition to that, he also works on the board of the Stern Stewart Institute in Germany which is a non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship and leadership. He had also worked at other stations prior to joining CNN. For instance, he worked at Reuters Television where he served as the U.S. West Coast Correspondent, European Correspondent, and special series producer.
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During his tenure at CNN, he enclosed several stories and events about developing economies, with a specialty in energy, geopolitics, and trade. Some of the stories he has enclosed include oil prices collapsing to the negative territory for the first time and the economic fallout of the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. In addition to that, he also enclosed the passing of King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy, and the Ritz Carlton crackdown on corruption.
Defterios had worked as a financial and current affairs journalist for about 30 years. In this gist, he managed to enclose several events and stories including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, and the World Trade Centre bombings. He also enclosed the L.A. Riots from his postings in Washington, Rome, London, the United Arab Emirates, New York, and Los Angeles. He has also managed to interview well-known celebrities, politicians, and business tycoons including the Energy Ministers of Saudi Arabia, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rachid, Ali Al Naimi & Khalid Al Falih, and the Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Defterios also chairs quite a number of top-notch events annually including the OPEC Seminar, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the World Economic Forum, the US-Saudi Arabia Investment Summit, Astana Economic Forum, the IMF and EBRD Roundtables, Islamic Development Bank Annual Meeting, Atlantic Council Energy Forum, Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative, and the UAE’s World Government Summit.
John Defterios Age
Defterios is 64 years old. He was born on 7 April 1961 in California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 7th of April every year.
John Defterios Height
Defterios stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.
John Defterios Family
Defterios has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Defterios has any siblings.
John Defterios Wife
Defterios married Manuela Mirkos, then an employee of The New York Times. The couple married in a Greek Orthodox wedding on the island of Sifnos in 2002. He lives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and writes from their London offices on a daily basis to CNN.
John Defterios Net Worth
Defterios has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a CNN Business’ Emerging Markets Editor and Anchor.
John Defterios Salary
Defterios earns an annual salary ranging from $40,000 – $ 110,500.
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Defterios works at CNN where he works alongside other famous CNN anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Roland Martin
- Sara Sidner
- Erin Mclaughlin
- Alex Marquardt
- Jean Casarez
- Dylan Byers
- Katrina Pierson
- Irin Carmon
- Natasha Curry
- Christi Paul
- Bob Van Dillen
- Reynolds Wolf
- Kirsten Powers
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Defterios.
| Who is Defterios? | He is an American journalist |
| Age | Defterios is 64 years old. |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Spouse | Manuela Mirkos |
| Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |