Jonathan Charles
| Jonathan Charles | |
|---|---|
| Born |
9 July 1964 London, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Hampstead, London |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Occupation | News anchor |
| Years active | 2008-now |
| Notable credit(s) | BBC World News |
| Television | BBC World News |
Jonathan Charles (born 9 July 1964 in London) is a former news presenter for BBC World News and is now the Director of the Communications department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Education and personal life
Charles has an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oriel College, Oxford University, and is fluent in French, German and Russian.
He is a self-confessed supporter of Nottingham Forest.
Career
Journalism
Charles is a former news anchor on BBC World News programmes, BBC World News and BBC London New Year's Eve Parade Fireworks Live 2009-2010 with Kim Kardashian. His specialist areas include economics, the EU and international diplomacy; he has a keen interest in issues surrounding the single currency.
Communications
Since 2011 Charles has been Director of the Communications department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and is a member of the Bank’s weekly Executive Committee.
References
External links
- Jonathan Charles Twitter