Sue Herera is an award-winning Journalist who has been covering the world of Wall Street, the global economy and leaders in the business world for 40-years. She is a founding member of CNBC, helping to launch the network in 1989 and is currently Anchor at Large, contributing to the network by filling in as an anchor, joining to report on special coverage and representing the brand in special events and other areas. After more than 30 years with CNBC, Herera stepped back from her day-to-day on-air duties in February 2021.
Most recently, Herera served as Breaking News Anchor for CNBC, providing regular news updates throughout CNBC’s Business Day programming in addition to serving as the network’s lead anchor for breaking news stories. Prior to that, Herera was co-anchor of “Nightly Business Report,” an award-winning evening business news program that was produced by CNBC for U.S. public television. She was also co-anchor of CNBC’s “Power Lunch.” In addition, Herera co-anchored Business Center, the first nightly newscast televised live from the floor of the NYSE.
Herera was one of the first women to break into the world of broadcast business news, earning her the nickname “The First Lady of Wall Street.” In her 40-plus years of covering Wall Street, she has provided viewers with a seasoned perspective on the major stories and issues moving the markets and groundbreaking interviews with leaders in politics and corporate America.
Having traveled the world extensively, Herera is well positioned to lend perspective on the current and ever-changing global relationships between the U.S. and its business partners.
Herera anchored and produced 4 award winning documentaries charting the economic and political emergence of Japan, China, Russia and India.
Well-versed in the world of global economics, Herera has also covered several of the major geopolitical G-7 summits overseas.
Prior to joining CNBC, Herera spent seven years as an anchor with Financial News Network, honing her expertise in the areas of foreign exchange and futures trading.
Herera is the author of “Women of the Street: Making It on Wall Street—The World’s Toughest Business.”
Herera earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University at Northridge in 1980, and in 2003, she was honored with the University’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
In 2014 Herera was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Marist College.
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Sue Herera’s Speech Topics
Riding the Waves of Disruption: AI and Navigating Through Tomorrow’s Tech Challenges
Join Sue Herera on an insightful journey through the dynamic terrain of technology. From the ascendance of AI to the complexities of chip shortages, Sue weaves a captivating narrative of resilience. As quantum computing challenges cybersecurity norms and accelerated tech innovations compel rapid evolution, she highlights the human element – the talent gaps, worker burnout, and the creative spirit that fuels solutions. Exploring the drive for sustainable technology, she underlines the intricate balance between escalating costs and uncertain economics. Prepare for an enlightening discourse on the promises and perils of our tech-infused future.
Global Perspectives from Sue Herera
Sue Herera is a trusted, respected voice in Journalism who for more than 40 years, has covered the world’s major financial events, bringing knowledge, perspective, and clarity to some of the world’s most complex stories. Herera can also share her career journey as a business journalist, mother of 3 and the challenges facing women trying to balance work and life.
What other organizations say about Sue Herera
We have been lucky to have Sue Herera join us multiple times over the years. Sue is a consummate professional; her background and knowledge of the financial markets are incredible, and our attendees rave about her. More than that, she is a wonderful person and delightful to work with. She really is the complete package when it comes to professional speakers.
