Simon Hobbs is a British journalist best known for playing Co-Anchor in Squawk on the Street.
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Best Known For:The television show Squawk on the Street
Breakthrough:Became a prominent business news anchor for CNBC, covering global markets
10 Quick Facts About Simon Hobbs
- Full Name: Simon Hobbs
- Nationality: British
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show Squawk on the Street
- Place of Birth: United Kingdom
- Birth Year: 1970
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Beats: Business / Economy
- Media Level: National
Simon Hobbs Age
Simon Hobbs is about 56 years old as of 2026. Simon Hobbs was born in 1970.
Education
He attended University College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics.
- University College London
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Field of Study: Economics
Career & Work
Simon Hobbs' career includes news and reporting roles with CNBC.
Organization: CNBC
Role: Anchor
Period: 1998–2016
Organization: CNBC
Role: Anchor
Period: 1998–2016
Details: London/New York
Rise to Fame
Simon Hobbs rose to prominence for his role on the television show Squawk on the Street.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Squawk on the Street and European Closing Bell.
- TV Show: Squawk on the Street (Co-Anchor)
- TV Show: European Closing Bell (Anchor)
Lesser Known Facts
- He famously came out as gay during a live broadcast in 2014.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Simon Hobbs
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1970
- Place of Birth: United Kingdom
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
