Introduction
Jonathan Charles or Jonty as he is colloquially known (born 9 July1964 in Nottingham) is a former news presenter for BBC World News and currently the Director of the Communications department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Education and personal life
Charles has an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oriel College, Oxford University, and is fluent in French and German and speaks some Russian.
He is a self-confessed supporter of Nottingham Forest.
Career
Journalism
Charles is a former news anchor on BBC World News programmes, BBC World News. His specialist areas include economics, the EU and international diplomacy; he has a keen interest in issues surrounding the single currency.
Communications
Since 2011 Charles has been Director of the Communications department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and is a member of the Bank's weekly Executive Committee (EXCOM).