Nicole Lapin Joins CNBC

Former CNN.com Live anchor Nicole Lapin is joining CNBC as an anchor on CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange”.”

Lapin will be based at CNBC headquarters in New Jersey. The show airs from 4-6amET on CNBC/U.S. and in 100 countries simultaneously. Lapin joins Ross Westgate who anchors from London and Christine Tan who anchors from CNBC Asia in Singapore

“‘Worldwide Exchange’ is an integral part of CNBC’s global coverage and Nicole will bring a fresh perspective on business news.” said Jeremy Pink, SVP of Business News.

Lapin was among four CNN.com Live anchors let go in November when CNN.com shuttered its live anchor-driven Webcasts.

Before CNN, Lapin worked as a business and technology reporter for First Business Network on the floor of the exchanges in Chicago. She began her career as a general assignment and investigative reporter at local CBS affiliates in Palm Springs, Lexington and Sioux Falls, SD.

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