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Gillian Tett Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 13, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

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: 59 years old
  • Place of Birth: United Kingdom
  • Marital Status: Single
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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: 59
  • 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

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