Bernard Lo (Bernie Lo), an Icon of Change in Asia

Icons of Change International Awards 2025

Bernard “Bernie” Lo
Veteran Television News Anchor, Talk Show Host, and Media Strategist
Conference & Event Host | Moderator | Media Trainer

Former News Anchor and Talk Show Host (Bloomberg Television, in "Morning Call" and "Asia Confidential with Bernie Lo")
Former News Anchor and Talk Show Host (CNBC, in "Squawk Box" and "Lo & Co.")
Former News Presenter, Mediacorp Pte Ltd (in "MoneyMind")
Former News Anchor, TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited, Hong Kong, in the "Nightly News")

Silver Medalist at the New York Festivals Film & Television Awards (2014)
“Best News Anchor” at the Asian Television Awards (2013)
“Best Current Affairs Presenter” at the Asian Television Awards (2011)
“Best Current Affairs Presenter” at Asian Television Awards (2000)

Master of Ceremonies and Panel Moderator at the World Economic Forum, Asian Financial Forum, CLSA and Credit Suisse financial conferences

Sustainable Development Goal 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Changemaker for Trusted Journalism and Public Engagement (Asia Pacific)

Few journalists have shaped Asia’s business media landscape as profoundly as Bernard Lo. With a career spanning more than three decades, Bernie is a pioneering television news anchor and talk show host who has consistently elevated standards for integrity, insight, and public trust in journalism. He played a pivotal role in the launch of CNBC Asia in the 1990s, helping NBC expand into the Asia-Pacific market during the early days of cable and satellite TV, and later contributed to Bloomberg Television’s rise as a leading business news network.

As a lead anchor and host of flagship programs including Squawk Box, The Call, Straight Talk with Bernie Lo, and Asia Confidential, Bernie has delivered incisive analysis and conducted interviews with some of the world’s most influential leaders — from Bill Gates and George Soros to heads of state and CEOs shaping global markets. His work has consistently demonstrated the critical role of media in fostering transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making, embodying the principles of Sustainable Development Goal 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Bernie’s expertise extends beyond broadcasting. He is a sought-after conference moderator and event host, having led high-profile gatherings such as the World Economic Forum, Asian Financial Forum, and CLSA and Credit Suisse investor conferences. Over hundreds of engagements, he has cultivated dialogue across business, policy, and social sectors, bridging information and insight to empower communities, investors, and institutions.

In 2015, Bernie faced a life-altering spinal injury following a failed surgery. Despite enduring severe pain and multiple operations, he remained committed to his work at CNBC until 2021.