Richard Quest is a British journalist best known for playing Anchor in Quest Means Business.
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Best Known For:The television program Quest Means Business
Breakthrough:Joined the BBC as a trainee journalist in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Richard Quest
- Full Name: Richard Quest
- Nationality: British
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program Quest Means Business
- Current Role: International business correspondent and anchor
- Date of Birth: March 9, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Liverpool, England
- Popular As: Richard Austin Quest
- Specialization: Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Correspondent
Richard Quest Age
Richard Quest is about 64 years old as of 2026. Richard Quest was born in 1962.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Leeds, Vanderbilt University, and other institutions.
- University of Leeds
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1983
- Vanderbilt University
- Period: 1983–1984
- Roundhay School
- Airedale and Wharfedale College
Career & Work
Richard Quest's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN International and BBC.
Organization: CNN International
Role: International business correspondent and anchor
Period: 2001–Present
Details: New York, New York · Anchors Quest Means Business and has reported on international finance and travel.
Organization: BBC
Role: North America business correspondent
Period: 1989–2001
Details: Covered business and financial markets from the United States, including Wall Street.
Organization: BBC
Role: Trainee journalist and financial correspondent
Period: 1985–1989
Organization: CNN Business
Role: Editor-at-large
Rise to Fame
Richard Quest rose to prominence for his role on the television show Business International.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Business International, 500 Questions, and The Vanishing of Flight MH370: The True Story of the Hunt for the Missing Malaysian Plane.
Television
- TV Show: Business International (Co-presenter, 2001)
- TV Show: 500 Questions (Host, 2015)
- TV Show: Quest Means Business (Anchor)
- TV Show: CNN Business Traveller (Host)
- TV Show: Quest’s World of Wonder (Host)
Books
- Book: The Vanishing of Flight MH370: The True Story of the Hunt for the Missing Malaysian Plane (Author, 2016)
Awards & Achievements
- Lifetime Achievement Award — United Nations World Tourism Organization — Business journalism coverage of the travel and tourism industry
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Quest
- Popular As: Richard Austin Quest
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: British
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 9, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: March 9
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Liverpool, England
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $77,000–$334,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $398,000–$5,685,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
