Melissa Lee is an American journalist of Chinese descent. Born in November 1974, she is of Chinese heritage through her grandparents, who immigrated to the United States. Lee earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University in 1995. From a young age, she aspired to become a journalist and pursued that passion throughout her academic and professional life.
Before joining CNBC, Melissa Lee gained valuable experience working with major news networks, including CNN and Bloomberg. Her early assignments involved coverage of financial news, which later shaped her focus in business journalism. Known for her determination and professionalism, she quickly distinguished herself in a competitive industry.
Melissa Lee joined CNBC in 2004, where she became one of the network’s leading anchors. Her primary coverage areas include financial markets and business-related news. Over the years, she has reported extensively on developments within Wall Street and contributed significantly to CNBC's programming. In addition to her regular hosting duties, she has also anchored five notable documentaries for the network.
Lee currently hosts CNBC's weekday show Fast Money, which airs Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The program delivers timely updates on stock market trends, especially those affecting Wall Street. While the show typically runs for one hour, the Friday edition is condensed to 30 minutes. Investors and viewers alike have praised the show for its insightful market analysis and investment guidance.
| Birth Date: | 4 Nov, 1974 |
| Age: | 45 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Great Neck |
| Education: | Harvard University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American journalist |
| Twitter Id: | MelissaLeeCNBC |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
