David Tait

David Tait was appointed CEO of the World Gold Council in November 2018, stepping into a pivotal leadership role at the international trade association representing the gold industry. During his 35 years in the financial services industry, David has worked for a variety of highly regarded firms, building extensive expertise in trading, macro products, and asset management that would later inform his vision for transforming gold markets.

He began his career at Goldman Sachs in 1984, then moved to Credit Suisse before building considerable asset management experience as a Partner at Bluecrest Capital. At Credit Suisse, he was a Managing Director in the Investment Banking division in London, most recently serving as Global Head of Macro Products (Interest Rates, FX and Commodities) and a member of the Fixed Income Management Committee. Prior to joining the World Gold Council he held senior trading roles at both Credit Suisse and UBS Investment Bank.

Career History

• Global Head of Fixed Income Macro Products at Credit Suisse
• Senior trading roles at UBS Investment Bank
• Partner at Bluecrest Capital
• Goldman Sachs trading career

Beyond his professional achievements, Tait is a major supporter of the NSPCC and has raised over £8 million by summiting Mount Everest on five occasions. He was the first person to traverse Everest from the North to South in 2007, and was awarded an MBE by the Queen for his services to the charity. He is a member of the Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) Advisory Council and chairs FMSB's Precious Metals Working Group.

What David Tait could bring to the World Gold Council:

Tait's appointment represented a strategic shift toward financial market credibility and modernization. His deep expertise in fixed income, commodities, and macro trading—combined with experience at elite institutions—positions him to elevate gold's appeal to institutional investors. His vision has been to improve gold's standing among financial institutions so that it would become more investable, and in 2025 the WGC launched a Wholesale Digital Gold ecosystem, underpinned by the development of a new digital form of gold. His proven track record scaling operations at major financial institutions, combined with his passion for responsible sourcing and transparency in gold markets, enables transformational leadership in an industry undergoing digital and regulatory evolution.