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Max Foster Biography / Wiki

Max Foster is a British journalist, anchor and reporter currently working as an anchor and correspondent for CNN, based in London. He hosts the 1 pm GMT edition of CNN Newsroom. Foster joined CNN International as a London-based Business Anchor and Correspondent in 2005. After hosting special coverage around the failing health of Pope John Paul II, he was appointed permanent co-anchor of CNN Today with Monita Rajpal, where he led special coverage of major events, including the outbreak of the 2006 Lebanon War and the 2007 London car bombs.

At the age of seventeen, Foster began his career by hosting his own weekly entertainment show. He worked as a freelance reporter for Rob Brydon’s “Rave” on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Five while he was a student at Cardiff University. He completed a two-year work internship at BBC Wiltshire Sound in Swindon while attending graduate journalism school. Foster moved to the BBC World Service in 1997 to work on the network’s flagship Newshour program as a business presenter-reporter.

After becoming well-known for his coverage of the Asian Financial Crisis, Foster began hosting World Business Report (BBC World Service) at the age of 24. Foster continued after going on attachment to BBC TV Business Programs in 2000. Before joining BBC Breakfast as a full-time employee, he reported for Business Breakfast, BBC World, and Working Lunch. Abbey National (now Santander) was compelled to temporarily shut down its online service, Cahoot, due to an issue it had with internet banking security. Alongside Moira Stuart, he also gave the Breakfast Briefing and business news presentations.

Max Foster Age

How old is Max? She is 53 years old as of 2025. She was born on October 30, 1972, in Wiltshire, England. Max celebrates his birthday on 30th October every year.

Max Foster Education

Foster attended The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College and Dauntsey’s School, Devizes. He learned Business Administration at Cardiff University and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism at Highbury College, Portsmouth. ALSO READ: Eleni Giokos

Max Foster Height / Weight Loss

How old is Max? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.6m). Yet, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.

Max Foster Nationality / Ethnicity

Foster holds British nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born in Wiltshire, England, and he is of mixed British and Swedish ethnicity/heritage.

Max Foster Parents / Family

Max was born and raised by his parents, Mike and Ruby, in Wiltshire, England. Although more information about her parents and siblings is currently not available. We will update once the information is available.

Max Foster Wife / Married

Is Max married? Yes, he is happily married to Hannah. The couple lives near Newbury, Berkshire and they are proud to have three children. However, information about the wedding is currently not available.

Max Foster Salary

Foster is a British journalist, anchor and reporter earning an annual salary ranging from $20,000 to $80,000.

Max Foster Net Worth

Max has been working as an anchor and correspondent for CNN, based in London and has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $7 million.

Max Foster CNN

Foster is working as an anchor and correspondent for CNN, based in London. He hosts the 1 pm GMT edition of CNN Newsroom. Foster joined CNN International as a London-based Business Anchor and Correspondent in 2005. After hosting special coverage around the failing health of Pope John Paul II, he was appointed permanent co-anchor of CNN Today with Monita Rajpal, where he led special coverage of major events, including the outbreak of the 2006 Lebanon War and the 2007 London car bombs.

At the age of seventeen, Foster began his career by hosting his own weekly entertainment show. He worked as a freelance reporter for Rob Brydon’s “Rave” on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Five while he was a student at Cardiff University. He completed a two-year work internship at BBC Wiltshire Sound in Swindon while attending graduate journalism school. Foster moved to the BBC World Service in 1997 to work on the network’s flagship Newshour program as a business presenter-reporter.

After becoming well-known for his coverage of the Asian Financial Crisis, Foster began hosting World Business Report (BBC World Service) at the age of 24. Foster continued after going on attachment to BBC TV Business Programs in 2000. Before joining BBC Breakfast as a full-time employee, he reported for Business Breakfast, BBC World, and Working Lunch. Abbey National (now Santander) was compelled to temporarily shut down its online service, Cahoot, due to an exclusive it had with internet banking security. Alongside Moira Stuart, he also gave the Breakfast Briefing and business news presentations.