Kelly Evans Bio
Kelly Evans is an American journalist. Currently she is a co-anchor of Power Lunch on the CNBC business news channel. Previously she was based in CNBC Europe’s London, England, headquarters from May 2012 to May 2013. As of now she is based in CNBC’s headquarters in New Jersey.
Before she to joined CNBC, Kelly was an economics reporter at The Wall Street Journal. During her time here she wrote the “Ahead of the Tapes” column and wrote for “Heard on the Street”. Additionally, Kelly hosted the daily “News Hub” on WSJ.com. Before joining CNBC she was a regular guest on various television news programs.
Evans began her career at the Wall Street Journal in 2007, covering real estate and economics. In addition, she worked there as a reporter for the Global Economics bureau. Evans was one of the moderators for a 2012 Republican Primary debate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
She is also moderated a James Carville v. Ann Coulter debate, part of the 25th annual mock convention event at her alma mater. Evans has been compared to former CNBC host Erin Burnett, who left the cable business channel to anchor a news program on CNN.
At CNBC, Evans co-hosted Closing Bell following the departure of Maria Bartiromo in 2013. Moreover, in 2018 CNBC moved Evans to their new show, The Exchange. Sara Eisen would replace Evans as co-host of Closing Bell.
Kelly Evans Age
Kelly is 37 years old as of 2022. She was born on July 17, 1985 in Syracuse, New York, in United States of America. In addition, Kelly celebrates her birthday on 17 July every year and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
Kelly Evans Height
Kelly stands tall at an average height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 meters) and weighs 58 kgs. She has an attractive complexion with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Kelly Evans Family
Evans was born in Syracuse, New York, and raised in Lexington, Virginia, Rockbridge County, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. She is the daughter to Dave Evans her father and her mother whose identity is unknow. Evans was raised along side her sister whose name is also unknown.
Kelly attended Rockbridge County High School where she earned eight letters in lacrosse, cross country and track. She then attended Washington and Lee University where she was a George Washington Honor Scholar which earned her a full-ride academic scholarship and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business journalism.
Kelly Evans Husband
Kelly married to his lovely husband Eric Chemi a CNBC’s sports reporter. The couple tied the knot on April 22, 2017. Kelly and Evans they are happy parents of four children adorable children.
Kelly Evans Salary
Evans earns an annual salary of $1 million from her career as a a co-anchor of Power Lunch on the CNBC business news channel.
Kelly Evans Net worth
Evans has an estimated net worth of $3 Million as of 2023. Her main source of income is her successful career as a journalist.