Tanya is a banker turned broadcaster who has worked for the BBC for many years, presenting news and business programmes.

Among her ventures at the corporation, Tanya spent three years working for the BBC in New York, travelled extensively in Russia and roamed Europe reporting on the Eurozone crisis.

She currently presents news and business news on BBC World News.

Tanya graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Metallurgy and Materials Science and a fencing Blue.

An experienced Corporate/Business facilitator, Conference chair, presenter and Awards host, Tanya speaks fluent German and French and has worked successfully in both corporate and broadcast settings in both languages