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Gillian Tett

Gillian Tett is a British author and journalist prominent at the Financial Times, where she serves on the editorial board, writes weekly columns on economic, financial, political, and social matters, and co-founded the Moral Money sustainability newsletter. She also holds the position of provost at King's College, Cambridge, demonstrating her influence in both media and academia.


July 1967: Gillian Tett Born

In July 1967, Gillian Tett was born and was privately educated at the North London Collegiate School.

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1989: Graduated from the University of Cambridge

In 1989, Gillian Tett graduated from Clare College, Cambridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology and Anthropology.

1993: Joined the Financial Times

In 1993, Gillian Tett joined the Financial Times as a correspondent from the former Soviet Union and Europe, beginning her journalism career.

1996: Awarded PhD from University of Cambridge

In 1996, Gillian Tett was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in social anthropology for field research in Tajikistan, marking the end of her formal education and transition to journalism.

1997: Posted to Tokyo for the Financial Times

In 1997, Gillian Tett was posted to Tokyo as a correspondent for the Financial Times, where she later became bureau chief.

2003: Became deputy head of the Lex column

In 2003, Gillian Tett became the deputy head of the Lex column at the Financial Times.

2009: Published Fool's Gold

In 2009, Gillian Tett published "Fool's Gold: How the Bold Dream of a Small Tribe at J.P. Morgan Was Corrupted by Wall Street Greed and Unleashed a Catastrophe", a book about the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

2010: Significant Role in Documentary

In 2010, Gillian Tett played a significant role in the documentary "Inside Job" about the 2008 financial crisis.

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June 2021: Published Anthro-Vision

In June 2021, Gillian Tett published "Anthro-Vision, a New Way to See in Life and Business", concerning the behaviour of organizations, individuals, and markets by looking through an anthropological lens.

February 2023: Appointed Provost of King's College, Cambridge

In February 2023, Gillian Tett was appointed as the Provost of King's College, Cambridge.

October 2023: Served as Provost of King's College, Cambridge

Since October 2023, Gillian Tett has served as Provost of King's College, Cambridge.

2024: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire

In 2024, Gillian Tett was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to economic journalism.