Gillian Tett is a British journalist best known for playing Author for the book Fool's Gold.
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Best Known For:The book Fool's Gold
Breakthrough:Gained international acclaim for her early warnings regarding the 2008 financial crisis while at the Financial Times in 2007
10 Quick Facts About Gillian Tett
- Full Name: Gillian Tett
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book Fool's Gold
- Current Role: Provost of king's college, cambridge
- Current Employer: Financial Times
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1966
- Age: 60 years old
- Place of Birth: United Kingdom
- Marital Status: Single
Gillian Tett Age
Gillian Tett is about 60 years old as of 2026. Gillian Tett was born in 1966.
Education
She attended Clare College, Cambridge, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Anthropology.
- Clare College, Cambridge
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Social Anthropology
Career & Work
Gillian Tett's career includes writing and editorial roles with Financial Times.
Organization: Financial Times
Role: Editor-at-Large
Period: 1993–Present
Details: New York / London · Held multiple senior roles including US Managing Editor.
Rise to Fame
Gillian Tett rose to prominence for her role for the book Fool's Gold.
Notable Works
- Book: Fool's Gold (Author, 2009) — A definitive account of the 2008 financial crisis
Notable Coverage
- 2008 Financial Crisis - Financial Times - 2008 - Known for warning about the impending crash ahead of time
Awards & Achievements
- British Press Award — British Press Awards — Journalist of the Year
Gillian Tett Family & Relationships
Gillian Tett is single. She has 2 children.
Lesser Known Facts
- She spent time in Tajikistan for her PhD research before becoming a journalist.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gillian Tett
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1966
- Age: 60
- Birthday: July 10
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: United Kingdom
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Two daughters
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/gilliantett
