Justin Solomon takes charge as CNBC's Head of TV News for Asia Pacific
- Justin Solomon will begin as Head of TV News for Asia Pacific in early 2025, based in Singapore.
- He previously worked at Bloomberg LP as Managing Editor of TV for Asia, bringing significant experience.
- Solomon's appointment is expected to enhance CNBC's editorial capabilities and global collaboration.
On November 27, 2024, CNBC International announced the appointment of Justin Solomon as the new Head of TV News for the Asia Pacific region. Solomon will begin his role in early 2025 and will operate from the CNBC office in Singapore. Reporting directly to Roshan Vaswani, the Vice President of News and Partnerships, he will be responsible for overseeing the editorial coverage and operations of the APAC TV newsroom. Solomon comes to CNBC from Bloomberg LP, where he served as the Managing Editor of TV for Asia while being based in Hong Kong. Solomon's experience in the industry is notable, having previously held various roles at major news organizations such as CNN, NBC News, and his earlier tenure at CNBC from 2006 to 2017 as a Field Producer in New Jersey. Roshan Vaswani expressed his enthusiasm for Solomon's appointment, citing his extensive experience and sharp news instincts as valuable assets to enhance the team’s capabilities. Solomon himself expressed excitement about returning to CNBC, calling it an incredible opportunity to reconnect with a brand that shaped his career in financial news. He expressed his commitment to sharing compelling stories about the economic dynamics in the Asia Pacific region with a global audience, reflecting CNBC's mission of providing financial and business news worldwide. This strategic leadership move aims to bolster CNBC's presence and impact in the rapidly evolving media landscape in Asia.