Zain Asher is an anchor for CNN International based in New York. She currently anchors “CNN Newsroom” on Fridays and Saturdays and can be seen filling in on the network’s premier business shows, “Quest Means Business” and “CNNMoney.” She also hosts “Marketplace Africa,” CNNI’s weekly business program about the continent... Read more
Zain Asher is an anchor for CNN International based in New York. She currently anchors “CNN Newsroom” on Fridays and Saturdays and can be seen filling in on the network’s premier business shows, “Quest Means Business” and “CNNMoney.” She also hosts “Marketplace Africa,” CNNI’s weekly business program about the continent and its place within global markets, for which she regularly interviews CEOs and world leaders.
Asher has anchored a number of breaking news stories for the network, including the 2016 Christmas market attack in Berlin, the terror explosions in St. Petersburg, Russia, the 2015 earthquake in Nepal and the landmark Paris climate accord.
In 2017, Zain Asher anchored a three-day special as part of CNN’s Freedom Project, highlighting the plight of human trafficking victims and international efforts to eradicate modern-day slavery. She has also hosted special programming in the aftermath of the deaths of Fidel Castro, boxing legend Muhammad Ali and singer George Michael. Asher has also covered a number of high-profile stories from the field, including the 2014 kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria and the 2013 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon.
She previously served as a CNN business correspondent covering the stock market from the NYSE, U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy and high-profile IPOs. She has interviewed various notable figures across various industries including Arianna Huffington, Trevor Noah, Academy Award winning actress Julianne Moore, Joe Montana, Carlos Slim Jr, Naomi Campbell, countless CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and several heads of state.
In addition, she has hosted several panel discussions at the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, Make A Wish Foundation and her recent TED talk on overcoming adversity has garnered more than 1.3 million views.
Zain Asher joined CNN from MONEY magazine where she covered careers and investing. Prior to MONEY, Asher was a general assignment reporter for News 12 in the New York area.
Born and raised in London, Asher graduated from Oxford University where she studied French and Spanish and graduated with a distinction in oral Spanish. In 2006, she earned an MS from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
You can book Zain Asher through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Zain's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Zain Asher's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Zain tailored to your event.
Zain Asher speaks on Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Inspirational Women, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Zain to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Zain Asher for events worldwide, subject to Zain's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Zain Asher is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Zain can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Zain Asher on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Zain can offer.
Zain Asher delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Zain Asher's areas of expertise include Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Inspirational Women, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Zain's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Zain Asher can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Inspirational Women, Leadership is relevant. Details of Zain's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Zain Asher is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Zain Asher, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Zain's current availability for your dates.