Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Azadeh Moshiri stands as a distinguished figure in journalism, serving as an anchor and reporter at BBC News and an Emmy award-winning journalist.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details:
- Azadeh Moshiri was born in Washington DC. Her roots trace back to a family of notable Iranian figures, including her journalist mother, Nazenin Ansari, and her billionaire businessman father, Ardavan Farhad Moshiri.
- Azadeh’s father Ardavan Moshiri has a net worth upwards of £2 billion, according to Forbes, and has made headlines as the majority owner of the English Premier League team Everton.
- Fluent in English, Farsi, French, and Spanish, Moshiri’s linguistic prowess reflects her global outlook and ability to connect with diverse audiences worldwide.
- Her passion for giving back is evident through her volunteering efforts, serving as a BBC Young Reporter Ambassador since February 2020.
- Additionally, Azadeh has contributed her time and expertise as a committee member for the Popli Khalatbari Charity Foundation.
Education :
- In 2008, Azadeh graduated from Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London with a Baccalauréat in Economics and Sociology. During her time there, she was actively involved in leadership roles and extracurricular activities, serving as a Class Delegate and participating in Classical Ballet, Debate Club, and Gymnastics.
- She then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at Duke University, double majoring in English Language & Literature and Political Science. While at Duke, Azadeh was a part of various activities and societies, including the Duke Startup Challenge 2013, Duke Culture Initiative, and community service with America Reads and America Counts. She also mentored through organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Les Diables Bleus.
- In pursuit of her journalism career, Azadeh earned the prestigious NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, which is recognized as a Gold Standard qualification by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.
Profession, Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Before starting her journalism career, Azadeh worked in strategic communications at FTI Consulting in New York from 2014 to 2016, where she advised Fortune 500 clients such as Pfizer, GE Healthcare, and Bayer Healthcare on brand reputation and digital strategy. She also briefly worked at Finsbury in London as an intern, contributing to client portfolios and media strategies.
- Post this, Azadeh started taking night classes at New York University. Upon returning to the UK in 2016, she embarked on her journalism journey, starting at the Press Association, where she handled election results for the Brexit referendum and later became a trainee journalist.
- In early 2017, Azadeh joined CNN International on a training contract, working on shows like Amanpour and The World Right Now with Hala Gorani. Soon she got a promotion as a producer on Amanpour, where she secured interviews with high-profile figures like Apple CEO Tim Cook, comedian Dave Chappelle, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. In 2019, her work earned her an Emmy Award for News and Documentary, with a subsequent nomination in 2020.
- In September 2019, Azadeh left CNN and transitioned to BBC News, initially as a journalist for BBC World, where she was responsible for field reporting, producing, and securing high-profile interviews. Her role evolved, and by 2022, she became an anchor and on-air reporter, covering major global events. She was promoted to Pakistan Correspondent in January 2025.
- Azadeh credits her success to mentorship and hard work, which she mainly received through the John Schofield Trust, a charity focused on uplifting disadvantaged journalists. Despite her family’s high-profile connections, she has built her career through merit and dedication.