Maryam Moshiri — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Presenter of The World Today with Maryam Moshiri at BBC News.
Worked for 16 years as a business news anchor on BBC flagship programmes.
Began her career as a business reporter for Independent Radio News (2001-2003).
Nominated for the Royal Television Society Award for Best News Presenter in 2017.
Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from London College of Communication (2001).
Graduated from University College London with a BA in Italian (2000).

Biography

Maryam Moshiri is an Iranian-British presenter and chief presenter for BBC News, where she hosts "The World Today with Maryam Moshiri." Her program airs weekdays, featuring interviews with figures from the arts, culture, and entertainment, and packages the BBC's global journalism for both UK and international viewers.

Born in Tehran, Iran, Moshiri moved to London with her family in 1978.