A Veteran Financial Journalist and News Anchor with a Strong Reputation for Straight-Talking and Engaging Conversations,

Bernard Lo is a highly experienced, award-winning television news anchor and talk show host with over 30 years of experience in the media industry. A pioneer in business journalism, Bernard played a pivotal role in the launch of CNBC Asia in the early 1990s, helping NBC expand into the Asia-Pacific market during the nascent days of cable and satellite TV. His career at CNBC Asia began with field reporting, but he quickly rose to become Anchor and Chief Stocks Editor, co-hosting the flagship morning program Squawk Box and hosting his own variety talk show, Lo & Co.

Bernard later joined Bloomberg Television, where he was instrumental in transforming it into a leading business news network, rivalling CNBC in Asia. As lead anchor and host of Asia Confidential, he solidified his reputation as a trusted voice in financial journalism. In 2010, he returned to CNBC Asia, hosting Squawk Box, The Call, and his own talk show, Straight Talk with Bernie Lo.

Throughout his career, Bernie has interviewed some of the most influential figures of the 21st century, including Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, George Soros, Chairmen and CEOs of most global banks, Larry Summers, Isabella Rossellini, heads of most Asian governments, showcasing his exceptional ability to engage with top-tier business, political and entertainment leaders.

Beyond broadcasting, Bernard is a seasoned speaker, moderator and event host, having led discussions at prestigious forums like the World Economic Forum and Asian Financial Forum.

Despite facing a life-altering spine injury in 2015, he demonstrated remarkable resilience, continuing his career until 2021 and undergoing a gruelling recovery process. Now fully recovered, Bernard is available for hosting, moderating and media engagements, bringing his unparalleled expertise and dynamic presence to events, television programmes, radio shows, social media channels and podcasts.