Tanya Beckett

Tanya Beckett is currently a prominent business journalist and anchor/reporter on British TV. She has extensive experience with over 20 years on the air, including a recent tenure broadcasting from New York and Washington DC as the BBC World US Business Anchor. Additionally, she fronted "BBC World News" on PBS in the United States. Since returning to the UK, she has been involved with BBC World and "Newsnight" on BBC2.

Beckett's academic and professional journey has been diverse and robust. She earned a degree in 'Metallurgy and the Science of Materials' from Oxford, initially working in research for 'Courtaulds.' She transitioned from the laboratory to finance, working in investment banking for 'Citibank' in London and 'Commerzbank' in Frankfurt. Her shift to journalism began in 1993 when she joined 'NBC Europe/CNBC Europe' as a business/political reporter. Her experience expanded as she worked with other broadcasters like 'CNN International', 'Sky News', and 'Dubai TV'.

In addition to her broadcast career, Beckett has also been a regular anchor for "Working Lunch" on BBC2 and "Business Breakfast" on BBC1. She is an experienced presenter and facilitator in the corporate world, often delivering presentations on topics such as the Eurozone crisis and global economic volatility. Her deep understanding of business and economics, coupled with her extensive on-air experience, makes her a valuable contributor to any discussion or event focusing on these areas.