Amanda Drury
Amanda Drury | |
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| Born | May 5, 1973 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, news presenter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | CNBC news programs focusing on finance and business |
Amanda Drury (born 5 May 1973) is an Australian journalist and news presenter affiliated with CNBC, where she hosts programs centered on finance and business from New York City. She served as co-host of the American edition of Street Signs until the show's finale on 6 February 2015 and has appeared frequently across CNBC's lineup as a specialist in financial and business matters.
Early life and education
Originating from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Drury earned a bachelor's degree encompassing fine arts, Japanese, and French at the University of Melbourne. Additionally, she pursued studies at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
Career
Drury initially embarked on a career in international relations within Japan before shifting her focus to media. Her early broadcasting experience included radio, followed by a tenure at Bloomberg in Tokyo between 1999 and 2000. She joined CNBC in January 2001, dedicating eight years to its Asia-Pacific division based in Singapore, where she launched as host of Business Centre Australia in 2001.
In 2009, Drury operated out of CNBC's Sydney office prior to moving to its global headquarters in New Jersey in May 2010. Her debut position in the United States was as co-anchor of The Call. By March 2011, she was co-hosting the US version of The Call and has since contributed to multiple other CNBC broadcasts.
Drury earned finalist nominations for Best News Presenter at the Asian Television Awards in both 2007 and 2008.