Degree in Politics, University of London; professional qualifications, National Council for the Training of Journalists. Over thirty years experience in and around the financial markets. Formerly, with Dresdner Kleinwort, Credit Lyonnais and Dow Jones. Anchor on Squawk Box Europe; CNBC's COP21 & COP26 Correspondent and formerly OPEC/energy reporter for fifteen years. Special interests: studies into world trade and multilateral institutions. Leads CNBC International coverage on sustainability, food systems and business transition to net zero.