As technology and innovation are redefining expectations for corporations to achieve success and growth in an era of disruption, business leaders are embracing change and transforming their organizations for the future. Most recently, unprecedented and unforeseen challenges due to the global pandemic forced companies to rapidly adapt operations, policies and products to survive—and in some cases, thrive.
The CNBC Evolve Global Summit will gather leaders and innovators from around the world for provocative conversations and to share strategies and tactics necessary for adapting, innovating and transforming in this new era of business.
Leveraging the power of CNBC Business News Worldwide with its global roster of anchors and reporters to lead conversations, the virtual summit will feature programming across multiple time zones originating from each of the following key regions – APAC, EMEA and the Americas – to reflect the borderless nature of business today. The virtual summit will examine the driving forces, both through the lens specific to each region as well as the global economy, creating opportunities for change.
As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Albert Bourla leads Pfizer in its purpose: breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, with a focus on driving the scientific and commercial innovation needed to have a transformational impact on human health.
During his more than 25 years at Pfizer, Albert has built a diverse and successful career, holding a number of senior global positions across a range of markets and disciplines. Prior to taking the reins as CEO in January 2019, Albert served as the Pfizer’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) beginning in January 2018, responsible for overseeing the Company’s commercial strategy, manufacturing, and global product development functions.
Previously, from February 2016 to December 2017, Albert served as Group President of Pfizer Innovative Health, which comprised the Consumer Healthcare, Inflammation & Immunology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Rare Disease and Vaccines business groups. In addition, he created the Patient and Health Impact Group, dedicated to developing solutions for increasing patient access, demonstrating the value of Pfizer’s medicines, and ensuring broader business model innovation.
From January 2014 to January 2016, Albert served as Group President of Pfizer’s Global Vaccines, Oncology, and Consumer Healthcare business, where he was instrumental in building a strong and competitive position in Oncology and expanding the Company’s leadership in Vaccines.
Albert was President and General Manager of Pfizer’s Established Products business from 2010-2013, leading the development and implementation of strategies and tactics related to Pfizer’s off-patent portfolio, (including legacy brands and generics.
He began his Pfizer career in 1993 in the Animal Health Division as Technical Director of Greece. He held positions of increasing responsibility within Animal Health across Europe, before moving to Pfizer’s New York Global Headquarters in 2001. From there, Albert went on to assume a succession of leadership roles within the Animal Health Division, including US Group Marketing Director (2001-2004), Vice President of Business Development and New Products Marketing (2004-2006), and Area President of Animal Health Europe, Africa and the Middle East (2006-2009). In 2009, he assumed additional responsibilities for the Asia and Pacific regions.
Albert is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and holds a Ph.D. in the Biotechnology of Reproduction from the Veterinary School of Aristotle University. In 2020, he was ranked as America’s top CEO in the Pharmaceuticals sector by Institutional Investor magazine. He is on the executive committee of The Partnership for New York City, a director on multiple boards – Pfizer, Inc., The Pfizer Foundation, PhRMA, and Catalyst – and a Trustee of the United States Council for International Business. In addition, Albert is a member of the Business Roundtable and the Business Council.
Arnold Donald has been president & chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, since July 2013. Prior to that, he served on the board for 12 years. He currently serves on the board of Bank of America Corporation and Crown Holdings, Inc.
Mr. Donald spent more than 20 years at Monsanto Company as corporate senior vice-president, president of the consumer and nutrition sector, and president of the agricultural sector. Following Monsanto, Mr. Donald was chairman of Merisant Company, which manufactures leading global sweetener brands Equal and Canderel.
Immediately prior to Carnival Corporation, Mr. Donald was president and CEO of the Executive Leadership Council, a professional network and leadership forum for African-American executives of Fortune 500 companies, and president and CEO of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, the world’s largest charitable funder of diabetes research.
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, from Bulgaria, is Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Board from October 1, 2019.
Lauren R. Hobart is President and Chief Executive Officer of Dick's Sporting Goods. Lauren is the third CEO in the company’s history, preceded by current Executive Chairman & Chief Merchant, Ed Stack (1984 – January 2021), and the company’s founder, Dick Stack (1948 – 1984).
Lauren joined DICK'S in February 2011 as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In her time as CMO, Lauren revamped the Company's marketing efforts, drove significant improvement in the ROI of the marketing spend and was instrumental in developing and launching the CALIA by Carrie Underwood brand. In 2015, Lauren was promoted to Executive Vice President and CMO and later to Executive Vice President, Chief Customer & Digital Officer. She became President of DICK'S in May 2017 overseeing the Stores, Marketing, eCommerce, Technology, HR, Communications, Legal and Strategy & Analytics organizations. Additionally, she has served on the DICK'S Board of Directors since January 2018 and is President of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation.
During her tenure, Lauren has helped drive the company’s robust technology and eCommerce strategies, among other substantive growth initiatives. She has had a significant impact on shaping DICK'S inclusive culture, enhancing our exceptional customer service offering and improving the customer experience.
Under Lauren's leadership, The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation developed its signature Sports Matter initiative in 2014, which has enabled over one million children to have access to sports. DICK'S and the DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation have given over $105 million in grants and sponsorships since 2014 to raise awareness and address the growing issue of underfunded youth sports programs nationwide.
Prior to joining DICK'S, Lauren spent 14 years at PepsiCo in various leadership roles, including CMO of Carbonated Sports Drinks in North America. Prior to PepsiCo, Lauren was at Wells Fargo Bank and at JP Morgan Chase.
From 2014 to 2018, Lauren served as a member of the board of directors of Sonic Corp; since November 2020, Lauren has served on the YUM Brands! Board of Directors.
2pm SGT (6am GMT)
Host: Martin Soong, CNBC “Squawk Box” Asia Co-Anchor
As Singapore navigates its post-pandemic recovery, we ask finance minister Lawrence Wong what it means for the city-state’s economic future.
Lawrence Wong, Singapore Minister for Finance and Singapore’s COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Task Force Co-chair
Interviewed by: Martin Soong, CNBC “Squawk Box” Asia Co-Anchor
2:15pm SGT (6:15am GMT)
Governments and companies around the world have committed to ‘building back better’, including a more sustainable and responsible approach to investing. Members of CNBC’s ESG Council debate how a successful ESG strategy can also mean better returns.
Yimei Li, ChinaAMC CEO
Piyush Gupta, DBS Group CEO and Director
Interviewed by: Martin Soong, CNBC “Squawk Box” Asia Co-Anchor
2:30pm SGT (6:30am GMT)
Recent GDP figures indicate China’s economy is roaring back to its pre-pandemic levels, but will it continue? We find out what’s driving this growth, its impact on the rest of the world and where we should be putting our money.
Daokui Li, Tsinghua University Mansfield Freeman Professor of Economics; Former PBOC advisor
Interviewed by: Martin Soong, CNBC “Squawk Box” Asia Co-Anchor
2:40pm SGT (6:40am GMT)
While some countries are reopening their borders to travel, and others are still fighting the spread of the virus, the tourism industry aims to recover worldwide. Three industry leaders share what they see for the future of travel, what to expect when we book our next holiday, and how Covid passports play into those plans.
Jane Sun, Trip.com Group CEO
Tony Fernandes, AirAsia CEO
Ritesh Agarwal, OYO Hotels & Homes founder & CEO
Interviewed by: Nancy Hungerford, CNBC “Street Signs” Co-Anchor
3:10pm SGT (7:10am GMT)
Careem has become so much more than just a ride sharing app. From delivering food to pharmaceutical supplies, it is constantly evolving across the 15 regions it covers. In 2019, Careem was acquired by Uber for a ground-breaking $3.1 billion, becoming the first unicorn exit in the MENA region. We hear the latest from this versatile company on their plans for the next chapter.
Mudassir Sheikha, Careem CEO
Interviewed by: Hadley Gamble, “Capital Connection” Anchor
3:20pm SGT (7:20am GMT)
Interested in taking a drone taxi to work? How about an electric trike? Just a few options to choose from as we delve into innovative technologies that are emerging in transport and how they might change our lives.
James Peng, Pony.ai Founder and CEO
Yan Li, Niu Technologies CEO
Edward Xu, Ehang Inc. CSO
Interviewed by: Arjun Kharpal, CNBC Senior Technology Correspondent
3:45pm SGT (7:45am GMT)
Jin Xing has been described as the ‘Oprah’ of China. From military dancer to transgender icon, her life is characterised by constant reinvention and transformation. Currently filming several TV shows including a matchmaking series, she joins us to discuss her latest projects and how Covid-19 has impacted the entertainment industry.
Jin Xing, Dancer and TV Host
Interviewed by: Tania Bryer, CNBC Host and Executive Producer
12pm BST (11am GMT)
Host: Geoff Cutmore, “Squawk Box” EMEA Co-Anchor
12:05pm BST (11:05am GMT)
The pandemic has fundamentally changed the world’s approach to health care. While the vaccine rollout accelerates, other treatments and procedures have had to adapt to an industry facing unprecedented disruption. We discuss the future of health care with the CEO of Novartis and find out how the Swiss pharmaceutical giant’s focus on culture contributes to the development of new innovative medicines.
Vas Narasimhan, Novartis CEO
Interviewed by: Julianna Tatelbaum, CNBC “Street Signs” EMEA Co-Anchor and Reporter
12:15pm BST (11:15am GMT)
The first female executive board member in the 126-year-old history of Swarovski, Nadja Swarovski has been a transformative presence since joining the family business in 1995. She tells us how she continues to innovate and evolve the company’s heritage.
Nadja Swarovski, Swarovski Foundation Chair
Interviewed by: Tania Bryer, CNBC Host and Executive Producer
12:25pm BST (11:25am GMT)
The consumer goods sector was hit hard during the pandemic. The severe disruption to global supply chains and a change in consumer demand has forced the sector to reevaluate its strategy. We ask some of the leaders in the industry how they are dealing with the challenges and where they see opportunity as they look to build resilience.
Takeshi Niinami, Suntory CEO
Lin Wan, Cainiao Network CEO
Frans Muller, Ahold Delhaize CEO
Interviewed by: Julianna Tatelbaum, CNBC “Street Signs” EMEA Co-Anchor and Reporter
12:45pm BST (11:45am GMT)
Fresh off the heels of the G7 meetings, International Monetary Fund Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva gives us her view of the global economy, inflation, and monetary policy, as well has her thoughts on how to build a sustainable and inclusive global recovery.
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director and Chair of the Executive Board
Interviewed by: Geoff Cutmore, CNBC “Squawk Box” EMEA Co-Anchor
1:00pm BST (12:00pm GMT)
Hedge fund heavyweight Man Group wants to stay on the cutting-edge of an evolving money management industry. CEO Luke Ellis joins us for a conversation on fund flows in 2021 and beyond, and how technological innovations are influencing the future of investment.
Luke Ellis, Man Group CEO
Interviewed by: Geoff Cutmore, CNBC “Squawk Box” EMEA Co-Anchor
1:15pm BST (12:15pm GMT)
Environmental, social and governance programs are key to creating long-term value. A successful ESG strategy can fuel growth, build brand reputation, increase customer engagement and create trust with stakeholders. We hear from members of CNBC’s ESG Council as they discuss how to embed sustainability into core company culture.
Keith Barr, IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO
Fiona Frick, Unigestion CEO
Interviewed by: Steve Sedgwick, CNBC “Squawk Box” EMEA Co-Anchor
1:30pm BST (12:30pm GMT)
The world of banking is going through a digital transformation as the sector faces increased competition from an emergent fintech industry. We sit down with the CEO of UBS to find out what the company is doing to stay ahead during these disruptive times.
Ralph Hamers, UBS CEO
Interviewed by: Geoff Cutmore, CNBC “Squawk Box” EMEA Co-Anchor
1:40pm BST (12:40pm GMT)
The digital transformation was underway long before Covid, but the pandemic has accelerated the need for companies to adapt at a record pace. Many were left scrambling to find digital solutions for their workforce, supply chains and customers. SAP’s CEO tells us how the software group is helping companies navigate through these digital waters, and how businesses need to ultimately redefine its long-term strategy to succeed.
Christian Klein, SAP CEO
Interviewed by: Karen Tso, CNBC “Squawk Box” EMEA Co-Anchor
1:50pm BST (12:50pm GMT)
Award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist: will.i.am is a man of many talents. He will join us to discuss new projects close to his heart. Always one to spot future trends, he will also discuss what’s on the horizon for the technological space.
will.i.am, Award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Interviewed by: Tania Bryer, CNBC Host and Executive Producer
11am EDT (3pm GMT)
Host: Tyler Mathisen, CNBC “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor & Events Strategy, Vice President
Richard A. Raffetto, City National Bank President
11:05am ET (3:05pm GMT)
Pfizer’s development and production of its Covid-19 vaccine not only helped pave the way to reopen the economy, but also could be a game changer in terms of future medical developments. CEO Albert Bourla joins us on what may be a turning point in science and medicine.
Albert Bourla, Pfizer CEO
Interviewed by: Andrew Ross Sorkin, CNBC “Squawk Box” Co-Anchor
11:20am ET (3:20 pm GMT)
As corporations enter the fray of societal change more than ever before, more is being asked of CEOs when it comes to making decisions and speaking out on issues that were once thought to not be in their scope. From climate change and sustainability, DEI to even the role of business when it comes to political change, leaders now consider the long-term impact their business will have on the world.
Kasper Rorsted, Adidas CEO
Interviewed by: Sara Eisen, CNBC “Closing Bell” Co-Anchor
11:40 am ET (3:40pm GMT)
Biochemist Jennifer Doudna is best known for her pioneering work in CRISPR gene editing, for which she was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry. She’s also a leading biotech entrepreneur, with several life science start-ups under her belt. In a rare interview, Doudna talks about the current work at her Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, where scientists are applying genome editing technology to diagnostics, drug discovery, agbiotech and even climate change.
Jennifer Doudna, UC Berkeley Biochemist and Nobel Prize winner, 2020
Interviewed by: Meg Tirrell, CNBC Senior Health & Science Reporter
11:55am ET (3:55pm GMT)
The past year has seen the rise of a new generation of investors, alternative investment vehicles such as cryptocurrencies, SPACs and NFTs and the emergence of unconventional information sharing communities such as Reddit. These industry leaders explore how these changes will shape investing for years to come.
Stacey Cunningham, NYSE President
Catherine Keating, Bank of New York Mellon Wealth Management CEO
Jay Clayton, Sullivan & Cromwell, Senior Policy Advisor
Interviewed by: Melissa Lee, CNBC Host, “Fast Money” & “Options Action”
12:15pm ET (4:15pm GMT)
Sponsored and Programmed by City National Bank
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of new technologies and digital innovations. As much as the world is ready to get into The Next Normal, there’s a lot more transformation to be done. This session will examine the expedited digital transformation across a diverse range of industries, that has helped adapt and transform businesses to be more digitally enabled. We’ll discuss best practices and take a closer look at how recent trends will inform transformative decisions over the next 6 to 9 months.
Linda Duncombe, City National Bank Chief Marketing, Product, and Digital Officer
Interviewed by: Jen Rogers, Financial Reporter
12:25pm ET (4:25pm GMT)
Despite the challenges brick and mortars faced over the past year, DICK’S Sporting Goods proved to be one of the most nimble and resilient retailers around. The new CEO of the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer explains how she successfully leveraged tech innovation and a can-do culture to serve existing and new customers and motivate employees in an increasingly competitive space.
Lauren Hobart, DICK’S Sporting Goods CEO
Interviewed by: Becky Quick, Co-Anchor of “Squawk Box”
12:45pm ET (4:25pm GMT)
Thanks to the vaccine rollout, low interest rates and stimulus efforts, businesses are reopening and the economy is powering up. Job postings are near-record levels, productivity and wages are rising, and consumers are ready to spend. But worries remain: Mainly that the economy is overheating, labor is in short supply, and inflation risk is looming on the horizon. Looking beyond the long shadow of Covid19, noted economists William Lee and William Rodgers lay out realistic scenarios for the second half of 2021 and beyond.
William Lee, Milken Institute, Chief Economist
William M. Rodgers III, Rutgers University Professor and Chief Economist at Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
Interviewed by: Ylan Mui, CNBC Senior Congressional Correspondent
Sponsored and Programmed by ServiceNow
What if the largest impact of the post-pandemic workforce shift is neither productivity nor work/life balance? In this discussion, we’ll explore how remote work can change the structure of modern life by increasing opportunity and talent development in underserved communities and shift the “talent attracts talent” calculus that fuels income inequality and urbanization around the world. The result: A distributed workforce that carries social, economic, and environmental benefits for all.
Dave Wright, ServiceNow Chief Innovation Officer
Interviewed by: Caroline Woods, Business Journalist
Sponsored and Programmed by Chevron
Lowering carbon emissions, increasing the use of renewables, and investing in lower carbon technologies can help tackle climate change. This discussion will focus on the complexities of the situation, the challenges the energy sector faces in working toward solving the problem, and the strategies being used to both ensure returns for energy investors and lower carbon intensity.
Bruce Niemeyer, Chevron Corporate Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability
Interviewed by: Rhonda Schaffler, Business Anchor
1:00pm ET (5:00pm GMT)
Semiconductors are driving the digital economy and as a result, the global chip supply has been squeezed by tighter inventory and rising costs. When will the chip market return to equilibrium? With multi-billion-dollar bets needed, are we going to see an era of co-opetition? Do the lines between customer and competitor blur when companies come together to innovate? CNBC’s Jon Fortt speaks with Qualcomm CEO-elect Cristiano Amon and Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on the importance of American leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Hear how these former rivals are working to support new opportunities to help solve the chip supply shortage.
Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm, President and CEO-elect
Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO
Interviewed by: Jon Fortt, CNBC “TechCheck” Co-Anchor
1:25pm ET (5:25pm GMT)
While 2020 was a challenging year for the travel and leisure industry, Hyatt and Carnival emerged with a renewed focus on human connection, a mindset of collaboration and inclusion – and a sharper sense of experimentation. Find out how these CEOs managed unprecedented turbulence and created sustainable recovery models. The CEOs of Hyatt and Carnival address travel’s rebound and their outlook on enhanced well-being experiences.
Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt Hotels CEO
Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation CEO
Interviewed by: Seema Mody, CNBC Reporter
1:45pm ET (5:45pm GMT)
While the pandemic impact continues to be felt, particularly overseas, supply chain constraints and a tightening labor market are additional headwinds factoring into McDonald’s growth strategy. How will new menu items and digital innovations play into the restaurant giant’s future? We’ll get the recipe for recovery from the boss.
Chris Kempczinski, McDonald’s CEO
Interviewed by: Carl Quintanilla, CNBC “Squawk on the Street” Co-Anchor & “TechCheck” Anchor
2:00pm ET (6:00pm GMT)
Sponsored and Programmed by Comcast Business
With the proliferation of distributed workers and the increased reliance on cloud-based applications, traditional enterprise cybersecurity approaches are being challenged and reshaped. The vanishing network perimeter and the ever-changing threat landscape are pushing organizations to apply secure access no matter where their users, applications or devices are located and shifting to more cloud-friendly and behavior-based security approaches. This discussion will focus on ways companies can secure their data and networks in a new hybrid business world.
Noopur Davis, Comcast EVP, Chief Product and Information Security Officer
Glenn Katz, Comcast Business SVP and GM, Enterprise Solutions
Interviewed by: Shibani Joshi, Business Journalist
2:10pm ET (6:10pm GMT)
Harley-Davidson is on a mission to boost sales by streamlining its motorcycle offerings, limiting production, focusing on fewer markets, and standing up its LiveWire line as an independent brand in a big bet on EVs. We’ll get the roadmap from the CEO.
Jochen Zeitz, Harley-Davidson CEO
Interviewed by: Morgan Brennan, CNBC “Squawk on the Street” Co-Anchor
2:25pm ET (6:25pm GMT)
From Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson to NeYo and Lil Baby, Motown Records has produced some of the hottest artists ever. Hear how Motown’s newly appointed CEO plans to find the next generation of chart-toppers and superstars.
Ethiopia Habtemariam, Motown Records Chairman and CEO
Interviewed by: Tyler Mathisen, CNBC “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor & Events Strategy, Vice President
2:35pm ET (6:35pm GMT)
As online shopping has grown, so has the demand for delivery speed. Find out how UPS, which delivers 5.5 billion packages per year, has developed its technology and logistics business to meet customer and client needs while keeping its workforce safe amid the pandemic.
Carol Tomé, UPS CEO
Interviewed by: Suzy Welch, CNBC Contributor
2:50pm ET (6:50pm GMT)
The past year has forced a reckoning of systemic racism, injustice and inequality at nearly every level of society. Leaders from the public and private sectors are now stepping into the fray of public discourse and working to bring about the change that is long overdue. This candid discussion will examine how leaders have moved the needle in the past year and what needs to happen next.
Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President
Ursula Burns, Fmr. Xerox Chairman and CEO
Interviewed by: Andrew Ross Sorkin, CNBC “Squawk Box” Co-Anchor
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Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We define the energy challenge in human terms. Our work has made human progress a reality for millions by driving social and economic development and enabling the benefits of modern society. Life depends on reliable, affordable and ever-cleaner energy. Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) champions the innovation, commercialization and integration of emerging technologies into Chevron. We pursue innovative business solutions and externally developed technologies that have the potential to improve Chevron’s base business operations and champion their deployment and adoption into Chevron.
With $95.4 billion in assets, City National Bank provides banking, investment and trust services through 69 branches, including 21 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Miami*. In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $94.5 billion in client investment assets.
City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the world’s leading diversified financial services companies. RBC serves more than 17 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the United States and 27 other countries.
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Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market, having been recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. Visit business.comcast.com/.
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Ten-X is the world’s largest online commercial real estate exchange. At Ten-X, we are empowering the commercial real estate industry to close deals faster, better and with more certainty. We bring together the most expansive pool of buyers, asset intelligence, advanced technology platform and end-to-end operation to create an online exchange where brokers, sellers and buyers can buy and sell properties in the most efficient and effective way. Visit www.ten-x.com.
Morgan Brennan is co-anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime” (M-F, 4PM-5PM ET), which broadcasts live from CNBC’s global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Previously, she was co-anchor of the 10AM ET hour on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” and co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Alley” She joined the network in December 2013 as a general assignment reporter based at CNBC Global Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and continues to cover a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, and defense and space. She is also host of the CNBC podcast, Manifest Space.
Prior to joining CNBC, Brennan was a staff writer and reporter for Forbes Media where she reported for Forbes Magazine, ForbesLife Magazine and Forbes.com, most recently covering real estate. She began her career at Forbes in 2009, holding several positions including anchor/reporter and producer for the Forbes Video Network, covering a wide range of business and finance topics.
Previously, Brennan was a regular guest on a variety of networks discussing business and economic stories and also interned at Newsweek International, where she was a fact-checker and contributing writer.
Brennan has interviewed billionaires, heads of state, thought leaders and chief executives of multibillion-dollar corporations and her profile story on Equity Group Investments chairman Sam Zell was one of five magazine covers featured on the 2013 Forbes 400 issue.
Brennan is a board member of the non-profit City Year New York. She graduated summa cum laude from New York University, majoring in Social Science with a double concentration in Anthropology and Media Studies.
Tania Bryer is a British born television broadcaster with a wealth of experience.
Tania hosts and is Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed series ‘CNBC Meets..’, where she gets up close and personal with some of the world’s most inspirational figures to find out the secret to their success and how their philanthropy transforms lives. Amongst many others for the Series she has interviewed President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, President Jimmy Carter, Melinda Gates, Andrea Bocelli, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, Maria Sharapova, will.i.am, Sherry Lansing, Naomi Campbell, H.R.H The Duke of York, Dolly Parton, Tamara Mellon OBE, Andre Agassi, Lang Lang, Diane von Furstenberg, Jon Bon Jovi , Aerin Lauder, Matt Damon, Cherie Blair CBE QC and Forest Whitaker, with contributions from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Angelina Jolie, Sean Penn, Quincy Jones, Chelsea Clinton, Tom Cruise and Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Tania is also an anchor on ‘The CNBC Conversation’ series which sees her interview newsmakers including H.S.H Prince Albert of Monaco, Former South African President F.W de Klerk, Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn, Fashion titans Karl Lagerfeld, Dame Vivienne Westwood and Tom Ford, LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault, Comedian and author David Walliams and Sir David Tang, as well as hosting news specials for the network with guests including Beyonce, Usain Bolt, Kate Moss, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Nadja Swarovski, Christopher Bailey and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Tania also appears weekly on Sky News Sunrise and has contributed on Radio 4′s Today programme, ITV’s This Morning and has appeared on BBC’s Celebrity Masterchef and as herself in a cameo on the US television drama, The Royals.
A highly skilled presenter and moderator, Tania hosts a wide variety of international events and Forums including the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Awards, the Women of the Future Awards and The Women’s Forum in Deauville. She moderates debates at The World Economic Forum in Davos and chairs numerous panels for charities and organisations including Invest Africa, Intelligence Squared and The Philanthropreneurship Forum.
Geoff Cutmore is co-anchor for CNBC’s flagship Squawk Box programme in EMEA.
The three-hour show, which broadcasts worldwide five days a week, bookends the opening of European equity markets and is a must-see for financial professionals, C-suite executives and investors.
Cutmore is one of CNBC’s most experienced presenters, with more than 20 years covering the financial markets. He has anchored programmes for CNBC in both Europe and Asia, and has particular interest in China having spent nearly a decade working in Hong Kong.
Cutmore covers the biggest business gatherings for CNBC including the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos and China, the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. and the United Nations Climate Change Conferences. He regularly hosts key panels at these events with top newsmakers.
He has interviewed the world’s top CEOs, economists and political leaders, including Vladimir Putin, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Financiers George Soros and Jim Rogers, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and several British Prime Ministers. Among his exclusives was the first ever global TV interview with Russia’s richest man, Alisher Usmanov. Cutmore has also led special programming on Central and Eastern Europe, climate change and the global energy challenge.
Cutmore is a contributor to business and finance magazines. His first book on the markets, “New Market Mavericks,” was well-received.
Sara Eisen is anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell” (M-F, 3PM-4PM ET). She is known for her deep expertise in financial markets and the global economy as well as regular news making interviews with some of the most prominent names in the financial world, including Phil Knight, Leon Black, Janet Yellen and Christine Lagarde, among others.
Previously, Eisen was co-anchor of the 10AM ET hour on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (M-F, 9AM-11AM ET), which broadcasts from Post 9 at the New York Stock Exchange. Before that, she was co-anchor of CNBC’s “Power Lunch” (M-F, 2PM-3PM ET) and co-anchor of CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange” (M-F, 5AM-6AM ET), both of which broadcast from CNBC Global Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. She joined CNBC in December 2013 as a correspondent, focusing on the global consumer.
Prior to CNBC, Eisen was co-anchor of “Bloomberg Surveillance” as well as a correspondent for Bloomberg Television, where she covered global macroeconomics, policy and business. During that time, she covered the European debt crisis, the tsunami aftermath and Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan. Eisen also hosted the Bloomberg Radio program, “On the Economy.”
She is the editor of “Currencies After the Crash: The Uncertain Future of the Global Paper-Based Currency System” published by McGraw-Hill in Jan. 2013.
Eisen holds a master’s degree in broadcast journalism with a concentration in business reporting from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.