History of Richard Quest in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2025

Richard Quest is a British journalist and news anchor for CNN International, also serving as an editor-at-large for CNN Business. He is known for his distinctive reporting style and focus on business and finance news. He is also a non-practising barrister.

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March 1962: Richard Quest Born

In March 1962, Richard Austin Quest, who later became a journalist and news anchor for CNN International, was born.

1983: Earned Bachelor of Laws

In 1983, Richard Quest earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Leeds and was called to the Bar.

1984: News Director at WRVU

During the 1983-1984 academic year, Richard Quest spent time at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he served as the news director of WRVU.

1985: Trainee Journalist at the BBC

In 1985, Richard Quest became a trainee journalist at the BBC.

1987: Joined BBC's Financial Section

In 1987, Richard Quest joined the financial section of the BBC.

1989: BBC's North American Business Correspondent

In 1989, Richard Quest moved to New York City and became the BBC's North American business correspondent.

2001: Joined CNN

In 2001, Richard Quest joined CNN as co-presenter of the newly-launched program Business International.

January 2002: Coverage of Euro Circulation

In January 2002, Richard Quest covered the start of the circulation of Euro banknotes and coins for CNN.

2005: Left BizNews

In 2005, Richard Quest left the European breakfast show BizNews, which he had been presenting.

2006: Turned Down Al Jazeera English Offer

In 2006, Richard Quest turned down an opportunity to join Al Jazeera English news channel due to concerns about being gay and Jewish.

2008: Arrested in New York City

In 2008, Richard Quest was arrested in New York City's Central Park and admitted to possessing crystal methamphetamine.

March 2014: Coverage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

In March 2014, Richard Quest extensively covered the story of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 for CNN.

June 2014: Described Experience as Closeted Gay Man

On June 26, 2014, Richard Quest described his past experience as a closeted gay man on his CNN television programme Quest Means Business.

April 2015: Host of 500 Questions

In April 2015, Richard Quest was announced as the host of the ABC game show 500 Questions.

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June 2015: Contestant on CNN Quiz Show

On June 2015, Richard Quest appeared as a contestant on The CNN Quiz Show: The Seventies Edition alongside his partner Brooke Baldwin, playing for StandUp for Kids.

March 2016: Published Book on Flight MH370

On March 2016, Richard Quest published his book, "The Vanishing of Flight MH370: The True Story of the Hunt for the Missing Malaysian Plane", by Penguin Random House.