John Defterios
Encyclopedia
John Kosta Defterios is an American journalist best known for his work at CNN
. He is currently CNN’s Emerging Markets Editor, host of Marketplace Middle East and Global Exchange on CNN International
.
in 1984 with degrees in journalism and political science.
, a joint venture with PBS
.
In 1988, Defterios served as European Correspondent and Bureau Chief based in London, managing the editorial joint-venture with Reuters Television. In that post, Defterios covered the fall of the Berlin Wall
. In 1990-91, Defterios covered the Gulf War
from Kuwait
.
He joined CNN
in 1992, serving as a correspondent for Lou Dobbs Moneyline in New York
. He hosted World Business Today from 1994 to 1996 in London. He also served as anchor of Ahead of the Curve and Business Unusual and was principal anchor for CNNfn
in New York. Since October 2007, Defterios has been hosting Marketplace Middle East on CNN International
. In November 2011, he began presenting Global Exchange, focusing on emerging markets, from Abu Dhabi
. He is also currently CNN's Emerging Markets Editor.
He became president of FBC Media
, a media production company, in 2000. FBC also handled global communication campaigns on behalf of governments, non-governmental organizations and other companies. FBC produced World Business
on CNBC
, a program which Defterios hosted from 2000 to 2007. World Business won a Grand Prix Award in Europe for best global business and financial program.
In August 2011, BBC
and CNBC cancelled all FBC-produced shows on their programming after it was revealed that the company doubled as a public relations firm for the government of Malaysia, and carried pieces in the shows it produced. Earlier in July, CNN aired an interview, conducted by Defterios, with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, a week after the Bersih 2.0 rally
. Defterios was criticized for asking simple questions during the interview. CNN denied airing any editorial content produced by FBC and insisted that Defterios had left FBC in March 2011.
Defterios is a World Economic Forum
media leader, a member of the Global Agenda Council on the Middle East, and has served as chairman of Business Week Leadership Forums and the World Islamic Economic Forum.
, in a Greek Orthodox ceremony on the island of Sifnos
in 2002. His previous marriage ended in divorce.
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
. He is currently CNN’s Emerging Markets Editor, host of Marketplace Middle East and Global Exchange on CNN International
CNN International
CNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...
.
Education
Defterios graduated from the University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
in 1984 with degrees in journalism and political science.
Career
Defterios was an intern at CNN in 1984. He worked for Reuters Television from 1984 to 1992, serving as European correspondent and special series producer for Nightly Business ReportNightly Business Report
Nightly Business Report is a Business news television magazine broadcast live Monday to Friday evenings on most public television stations in the United States. Every weeknight, Nightly Business Report distills the essence of what matters in the business world, and provides analysis and reflection...
, a joint venture with PBS
Public Broadcasting Service
The Public Broadcasting Service is an American non-profit public broadcasting television network with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. Its headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia....
.
In 1988, Defterios served as European Correspondent and Bureau Chief based in London, managing the editorial joint-venture with Reuters Television. In that post, Defterios covered the fall of the Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was a barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic starting on 13 August 1961, that completely cut off West Berlin from surrounding East Germany and from East Berlin...
. In 1990-91, Defterios covered the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
from Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
.
He joined CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
in 1992, serving as a correspondent for Lou Dobbs Moneyline in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He hosted World Business Today from 1994 to 1996 in London. He also served as anchor of Ahead of the Curve and Business Unusual and was principal anchor for CNNfn
CNNfn
CNNfn was a U.S. cable television news network operated by the CNN subsidiary of the media comglomerate Time Warner from December 29, 1995 and of AOL-Time Warner until December 15, 2004. The network was dedicated to covering financial markets and business news.It was available in a number of...
in New York. Since October 2007, Defterios has been hosting Marketplace Middle East on CNN International
CNN International
CNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...
. In November 2011, he began presenting Global Exchange, focusing on emerging markets, from Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
. He is also currently CNN's Emerging Markets Editor.
He became president of FBC Media
FBC Media
FBC Media Limited is a media and public relations company based in London currently under administration. It specializes in television content creation, production and distribution and global communication campaigns on behalf of governments, non-governmental organizations and other companies...
, a media production company, in 2000. FBC also handled global communication campaigns on behalf of governments, non-governmental organizations and other companies. FBC produced World Business
World Business
World Business was a weekly half hour features programme on CNBC presented by Raya Abirached. The show covered recent trends in global business, technology, luxury markets and the business of sport...
on CNBC
CNBC
CNBC is a satellite and cable television business news channel in the U.S., owned and operated by NBCUniversal. The network and its international spinoffs cover business headlines and provide live coverage of financial markets. The combined reach of CNBC and its siblings is 390 million viewers...
, a program which Defterios hosted from 2000 to 2007. World Business won a Grand Prix Award in Europe for best global business and financial program.
In August 2011, BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
and CNBC cancelled all FBC-produced shows on their programming after it was revealed that the company doubled as a public relations firm for the government of Malaysia, and carried pieces in the shows it produced. Earlier in July, CNN aired an interview, conducted by Defterios, with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, a week after the Bersih 2.0 rally
Bersih 2.0 rally
The Bersih 2.0 rally was a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur held on 9 July 2011 as a follow-up to the 2007 Bersih rally. The rally, organised by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections , was supported by Pakatan Rakyat, the coalition of the three largest opposition parties in Malaysia, but was...
. Defterios was criticized for asking simple questions during the interview. CNN denied airing any editorial content produced by FBC and insisted that Defterios had left FBC in March 2011.
Defterios is a World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva, best known for its annual meeting in Davos, a mountain resort in Graubünden, in the eastern Alps region of Switzerland....
media leader, a member of the Global Agenda Council on the Middle East, and has served as chairman of Business Week Leadership Forums and the World Islamic Economic Forum.
Personal life
Defterios married Manuela Mirkos, at the time an employee of The New York TimesThe New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, in a Greek Orthodox ceremony on the island of Sifnos
Sifnos
Sifnos is an island municipality in the Cyclades island group in Greece. The main town, near the center, is known as Apollonia home of the island's folklore museum and library. The town's name is thought to come from an ancient temple of Apollo on the site of the church of Panayia Yeraniofora...
in 2002. His previous marriage ended in divorce.
External links
- Business 360 blog on CNN.com