Riz Khan

Riz Khan is a recognized face worldwide following extensive careers with the BBC, CNN and now with Al Jazeera English. In 2005, he set up Al Jazeera network's English-language channel and hosted its flagship program, Riz Khan - a daily, live, interactive, topical show featuring the world's top newsmakers. He also gained recognition for his weekly profile show Riz Khan's One-on-One Show, featuring a diverse range of international celebrities and guests.

Riz runs an independent production company and works as an author, media consultant, and moderator of high-profile international conferences. Riz's career as a journalist began in 1987 with his acceptance into the prestigious two year BBC News Trainee program. He was the network's first South Asian mainstream news presenter, and launched BBC World Service Television News (later renamed BBC World) in October 1991, co-hosting its first show.

Riz joined CNN in 1993 as a Senior Anchor for the network's global news shows and special events, including the award-winning live coverage of the Hajj - the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. In 1996, he launched Q&A with Riz Khan, a ground-breaking interactive interview show. His 1,500-plus interviews at CNN included more world leaders than any other global news show at the time including the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan; Former US Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton; the Dalai Lama; and Nelson Mandela.

Riz and his family moved to London when he was four to escape the civil war that created South Yemen. Currently, he resides in Washington, DC, and travels extensively worldwide.

Official website: rizkhan.tv