Following more than a decade at the BBC, Foster joined CNN. His detailed coverage of the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton resulted in his appointment as CNN’s royal correspondent. In that capacity, he accompanied the royal couple on official tours across North America and the South Pacific, producing comprehensive reports and analytical segments on their engagements and diplomatic missions.
Foster’s career has spanned a wide range of major global news events. Notable assignments include reporting on the Asian financial crisis, the launch of the Euro, and a high-profile piece on online banking vulnerabilities that prompted a major bank to temporarily shut down its website. He covered the 2006 Lebanon War and the 2007 attempted car bombings in London, as well as the humanitarian aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, with an emphasis on the levee failures in New Orleans.
Additional coverage has included the 2008 Mumbai attacks and cultural features spotlighting street artists Adam Neate and Banksy. His interview with author Stephenie Meyer received attention from several books and magazines, reflecting its impact and reach.
Foster has conducted interviews with a broad range of influential figures, including the prime ministers of Iraq, Sweden, Haiti, and the United Kingdom, as well as the presidents of the Maldives, Georgia, and the European Commission. He has also interviewed prominent business figures such as Bill Gates and George Soros. (Note: There is no verified public record of Foster interviewing Steve Jobs.)
In 2013, Foster succeeded Richard Quest as the host of CNN’s weekly program Marketplace Europe, where he interviews leading chief executives from across the continent. Additionally, he regularly moderates at global venues such as the Astana Economic Forum, the UNWTO Global Tourism Forum, and the ATAG Aviation and Environment Summit.
He conducted the first interview with Prince William following the birth of Prince George. The segment focused on conservation and efforts to protect endangered species and was broadcast internationally by CNN.
Return to the previous page| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | TV anchor |
| Children: | Three children |
| Wife: | One wife from the current marriage |
| Nationality: | English |
| Employer: | CNN |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
