Ian Pannell is a British journalist and senior foreign correspondent for ABC News.
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Best Known For:The television program World News Tonight
Breakthrough:Gained international acclaim for his dangerous front-line reporting during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars
10 Quick Facts About Ian Pannell
- Full Name: Ian Pannell
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program World News Tonight
- Current Role: Senior foreign correspondent
- Current Employer: ABC News
- Place of Birth: London, England
- Birth Year: 1966
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gilly Pannell
Ian Pannell Age
Ian Pannell is about 60 years old as of 2026. Ian Pannell was born in 1966.
Career & Work
Ian Pannell's career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet and BBC News.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Senior Foreign Correspondent
Period: 2017–Present
Details: London · Covers major global conflicts and news events.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Foreign Correspondent
Period: 1990–2017
Details: Various · Award-winning career covering Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.
Rise to Fame
Ian Pannell gained recognition as senior Foreign Correspondent on the television show World News Tonight.
Notable Coverage
- War in Afghanistan - BBC News - Extensive reporting from the front lines for over a decade
- Syrian Civil War - BBC News - 2013 - Reported on chemical weapon attacks in Syria
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Television Academy — Syria: Inside Aleppo
- RTS Award — Royal Television Society — International News
Ian Pannell Family & Relationships
Ian Pannell is married to Gilly Pannell. He has 3 children, including Charlie and Jack.
- Children:
- Charlie
- Jack
- Alfie
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ian Pannell
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1966
- Place of Birth: London, England
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gilly Pannell
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/IanPannell
