Mandy Drury

Early Life and Education

Amanda Drury was born in Melbourne, Australia. She pursued her higher education at the University of Melbourne, where she studied fine arts and Japanese. This educational background, combined with her early interest in global affairs, laid the foundation for her future in business journalism. Her broad knowledge of finance and economics has been a key factor in her successful career as a journalist.

Career Beginnings in Journalism

Drury began her media career in radio broadcasting before moving into television. She joined Bloomberg Television, where she gained experience reporting on business and financial news. Her work with Bloomberg started in Tokyo, Japan, covering major international economic developments and strengthening her expertise in global markets.

Rise at CNBC and Notable Programs

After her tenure at Bloomberg, Amanda Drury joined CNBC—a transition that significantly boosted her professional profile. Between 2001 and 2009, she was based in Singapore, anchoring key financial news coverage for the network. She later returned to Sydney before relocating to CNBC’s global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

At CNBC, she became widely recognized for her role as co-anchor of “Street Signs,” a popular business news program that aired in the 2 p.m. EST slot and garnered a strong viewership. In addition to “Street Signs,” she contributed to several other financial news segments, including “The Call,” “Asia Squawk Box,” and “Cash Flow.” Her insightful reporting, combined with her calm on-screen presence, made her a trusted face in financial journalism. Drury was also twice a finalist for the Asian Television Awards' Best News Presenter category, underscoring her credibility and professionalism in the field.