Jane Wells
Jane Wells is an award-winning broadcast journalist with 40 years experience in the news media. She's covered everything from earthquakes to riots, the O.J. Simpson trial to Mother Teresa's funeral, Columbine to the housing collapse. She has appeared on the final episode of "Seinfeld," questioned CEOs about poor business decisions, and even submitted to a hangover--on purpose--to test out the best cures.
More than anything, Jane loves a good story and a good laugh. She specializes in making people feel comfortable, and she is able to draw out their most personal and revealing thoughts. Using humor mixed with a healthy balance of empathy and skepticism, Jane's work stands out in a noisy media landscape.
Wells has won a Peabody and DuPont award for her part in live coverage of the Rodney King trial, along with several Emmys. In 2000, she transitioned from general news to covering business and the markets for CNBC.
Jane is a regular speaker and moderator for events, usually with a financial or business focus. She also mentors younger women in the media industry.
Jane Wells is an award-winning broadcast journalist with 40 years experience in the news media. She's covered everything from earthquakes to riots, the O.J. Simpson trial to Mother Teresa's funeral, Columbine to the housing collapse. She has appeared on the final episode of "Seinfeld," questioned CEOs about poor business decisions, and even submitted to a hangover--on purpose--to test out the best cures.
More than anything, Jane loves a good story and a good laugh. She specializes in making people feel comfortable, and she is able to draw out their most personal and revealing thoughts. Using humor mixed with a healthy balance of empathy and skepticism, Jane's work stands out in a noisy media landscape.
Wells has won a Peabody and DuPont award for her part in live coverage of the Rodney King trial, along with several Emmys. In 2000, she transitioned from general news to covering business and the markets for CNBC.
Jane is a regular speaker and moderator for events, usually with a financial or business focus. She also mentors younger women in the media industry.
WHY DID THEY COVER THAT? HOW BUSINESS NEWS IS CHANGING
A MODERATOR WITH THE AUDIENCE IN MIND
For the last 15 years, Jane Wells has been a master of ceremonies for dozens of events in the world of business. She has been a popular choice as moderator because she politely but firmly presses billionaires, CEOs, economists and educators on issues about the economy, business, politics, and the future. She does it with humor and a man-on-the-street frankness. Jane approaches these events with the audience in mind, while also making panelists feel comfortable enough to open up. Her goal...
