Lorraine Hahn is a veteran business journalist with decades of experience and one of the most prominent journalists today with a strong understanding of Asian economic and political issues.
For years, Hahn anchored CNN’s premiere business news program, BizAsia. She joined CNN after working with CNBC/NBC, where she hosted the network’s flagship programme, ‘Business Tonight,” as well as “The Winners,” “Talk of Asia” and “NBC Asia Evening News.” She also worked as senior producer and anchor in Hong Kong for Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) where she developed the station’s first English-language business program focusing on China.
Known for her insightful and engaging interviews, Lorraine has spoken with a broad spectrum of global personalities, from world leaders such as Vladimir Putin, Vicente Fox, John Howard, and Helen Clark, to industry titans and cultural icons like Sir Elton John and golf legend Tiger Woods. In addition to her interviews, Hahn has moderated high-level business dialogues featuring some of the most influential CEOs worldwide, showcasing her unique ability to bridge the worlds of politics, business, and culture.
Hahn has been called upon to be Master of Ceremony and Chairperson of various major events, including the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting, APEC CEO Meeting, The Global Leadership Forum, the ADB Journalism Award, The Asian Financial Forum, TED x Talks and many others.
Hahn has developed and anchored a series for environmental awareness for the PBS network in the United States, called Earth Factor Asia, a solutions-based environment show highlighting environmental issues and solutions in Asia. Hahn has also been media trainer for banks and multinationals such as Deutsche bank, Microsoft, Accenture, Flextronics to name a few.
Hahn attended the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and has lectured at the Hong Kong and Tsing Wah Universities on Journalism and media.
