CNN International Launches CNN Marketplace Europe

Sunday, 16 October 2011 17:36

Written by Newsdesk

CNN International has announced the launch of CNN Marketplace Europe, a new weekly business programme focusing on the increasingly complex world of business in Europe, on air from mid-October.

The show, anchored by CNN’s award winning business correspondent Richard Quest, with reporting from CNN business correspondent Juliet Mann, will fix the spotlight on one of the world’s most influential and interconnected continents, at a time of unprecedented upheaval for the European Union and its immediate neighbours.

A special section of the programme, Facetime, will see CEOs and key players fromEurope’s most innovative and successful companies offering their views on the opportunities and issues for European business, answering the big questions of the day.

The very first Facetime on Thursday 13 October will see Richard Quest sitting down with the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, who outlines his vision for the European Union of the future.

Meanwhile, Juliet Mann quizzes the Secretary-General of the OECD, Angel Gurria, asking him what governments can do to ensure that Europe survives the current challenging economic climate.

Quest commented: “Europeremains at the heart of global business, and is rightly admired for its diversity and ingenuity; but it is facing some enormous challenges. We want to get under the skin of these and find out what they mean forEurope’s businesses – from blue chip companies to SMEs. What makes business tick across the continent, and what does the future hold for this vital piece in the global economic jigsaw?”

The show will feature on-the-ground reporting from CNN business correspondent Juliet Mann. Mann, who joins CNN to work exclusively on CNN Marketplace Europe, will travel across the continent to report on the business stories emerging around the region. CNN’s roster of business correspondents will also join the team to offer their expertise.

Deborah Rayner, CNN International Vice President and Managing Editor for Europe, Middle East and Africa said: “At a time when Europe’s most senior business decision makers are looking for intelligent reporting and insight of crucial European issues, they are turning to CNN in large numbers.* CNN Marketplace Europe meets their needs with a dedicated weekly show to help them stay ahead of the business news that matters most to them. The show joins our successful Marketplace franchise: CNN Marketplace Middle East and CNN Marketplace Africa”

CNN Marketplace Europe will pay particular attention to the role of Germany. As Europe’s largest economy, and the fourth largest in the world, how do the country’s top businesses and CEOs see the issues and challenges facingGermany and her trading partners in today’s persistently recessionary times? How can it help maintain growth and stability across the region?

Upcoming guests include: Herbert Hainer – CEO Adidas; Dr Ansgar Brockmeyer, CEO High Speed and Commuter Rail at Siemens; Dr Jurgen Kluge – CEO FranzHaniel

A dedicated microsite, www.cnn.com/marketplaceeurope supports the programme online.