Eleni Giokos Bio | Wiki
Eleni Giokos is an American Journalist. She is currently working as a CNN correspondent based in Johannesburg. Eleni is famous for chairing debates at the International Monetary Fund, the Africa CEO Forum, World Economic Forum, as well as African Finance Corporation.
Eleni has more than 15 years of experience across TV, digital, radio as well as print media. She joined CNN in 2015. There, Eleni has covered news across Africa e.g Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Nigeria, Lesotho, Senegal, and so on. Eleni has also highlighted the links between Africa and Asia, she has reported from South Korea as well as Kazakhstan. In addition, Eleni traveled to the USA and covered Washington DC news., She also anchored live from CNN’s London, New York, and Atlanta hubs.
Eleni Giokos Date Of Birth
She was born in 1981, in Greece, Europe. Eleni is 41 years old.
Eleni Giokos Height
She is a woman of average stature. Eleni stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in ( Approx 1.65 m).
Eleni Giokos Family
She was born to her father and mother in Greece, Europe, but raised in South Africa. The journalist was raised up along with her siblings Anthi Giokos and Heidi Giokos.
Eleni Giokos Sister
Her sister is called Anthi, according to Eleni’s posts on Twitter. Anthi is the one who announced the details of Eleni’s wedding
Eleni Giokos Husband
She is happily married to her lovely husband called George Chatzicharala. According to Anthi ‘s article ( Eleni’s sister), Eleni and her husband George met each other in Plaka, Lemons. The two exchanged their wedding vows on 30 July 2015 in Athens at a traditional Greek church. The couple is blessed with a daughter whom they named Cleo.
Eleni Giokos Education
She enrolled and later on graduated from South Africa high school. Eleni then proceeded to the University of Witwatersrand and earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies.
Eleni Giokos Cnn
She started her career at CNBC Africa in 2005. Later on, Eleni became an anchor and correspondent at 24-hour news channel eNCA, while there, she covered business stories as well as breaking news such as the Westgate Mall attack and Oscar Pistorius’ killing of Reeva Steenkamp. Eleni also covered key global events including the General Assembly of the United Nations as well the Davos’ World Economic Forum.
As a broadcaster, Eleni has managed to carry out interviews with prominent heads of state and business leaders, such as Jacob Zuma of South African Goodluck Jonathan fo Nigerian, Richard Branson the Virgin founder, Christine Lagarde the IMF Managing Director, amongst many others. From March 2012 to June 2012, Eleni was working at ABN Training Institue as the head of media training.
Additionally, from June 2012 to October 2013, Eleni served as a business as well as a news anchor at eNews Channel Africa. She currently works at Bloomberg Tv Africa which she joined in November 2013. Eleni also works at CNN International Commerical as their correspondent.
Eleni’s colleagues at CNN includes:
Ivan Watson-correspondent
Cyril Vanier-anchor
Jasmine Wright-reporter
Vanessa Yurkevich-correspondent
Vedika Sud-reporter
Eleni Giokos Salary
Being a successful journalist, Eleni earns a good amount. Her average salary is $99,573 per year.
Eleni Giokos Net Worth
She has been working and earning a good amount for several years. It’s possible then she has accumulated a decent fortune. Eleni’s estimated net worth is $1.7 million.
Who Is Eleni Giokos
She is a South African native who works as a CNN correspondent based in Johannesburg