Carl Quintanilla, an American media personality, holds the role of principal anchor at CNBC. Before this, he dedicated six years to reporting at the Wall Street Journal and contributing as a columnist for the Daily Camera in Boulder.

Carl, born on September 10, 1970, in Midland, Michigan, USA, observes his birthday annually on the 10th of September.

Carl’s height measures at 5 feet 9 inches, and he maintains a weight of approximately 70 kilograms.

While attending the University of Colorado Boulder, Carl pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, which he obtained in 1993. Throughout his university years, Quintanilla engaged in journalism, serving as both a reporter and columnist for the Daily Camera in Boulder. Additionally, he interned at NPR in Washington D.C.

The presence of siblings in Carl’s family remains undisclosed. He is identified as the son of Robert Quintanilla; however, details regarding his parents have been deliberately kept out of the public eye. Any forthcoming information regarding his family background will be promptly shared once available.

Carl entered matrimony with Judy Chung, whose professional background includes work as a design manager for Ralph Lauren and service as a project manager. The couple welcomed twin girls named Ave Jane and Lily Anna on June 17, 2009.

Quintanilla’s journalism journey took off when he joined The Wall Street Journal as a staff reporter from 1994 to 1999, where he delved into various subjects such as airlines, manufacturing, and economic matters. Additionally, he penned a weekly column focusing on workplace concerns for the newspaper’s front page. His transition to television journalism followed, assuming the role of correspondent for CNBC programs like Business Center and Wake Up Call, and concurrently serving as a special correspondent for Fox X-press on Fox News.

In 2005, Quintanilla ascended to the position of co-anchor for “Squawk Box” on CNBC. His coverage has encompassed significant events, including a journey to China to report on McDonald’s operations for CNBC’s documentary “Big Mac: Inside the McDonald’s Empire.” However, Quintanilla’s career hasn’t been devoid of criticism, notably drawing scrutiny from Jon Stewart for alleged failures in anticipating the 2007–2008 financial crisis and for perceived leniency in questioning Wall Street executives.

Beyond CNBC, Quintanilla has made appearances on NBC, filling in as an anchor for “NBC Nightly News” and co-hosting “Today.” Additionally, he joined HBO’s “Real Sports” as a correspondent in June 2014. Quintanilla’s journalistic prowess has been recognized with prestigious accolades, including an Emmy Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a Peabody Award, notably for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Carl commands an annual salary of $800,000 and boasts an estimated net worth of $3 million.