Ajay Mitra to head World Gold Council in Middle East and Turkey
17 Mar 2010
The World Gold Council (WGC) today said it had appointed its managing director in India, Ajay Mitra, to regional head as managing director Middle East and Turkey, replacing Anan Fakhreddin who has stepped down from his position for personal reasons.
A veteran in the industry, Mitra has headed the World Gold Council's operations in the Indian subcontinent, the world's largest gold market, for the past three years.
The Middle East and North Africa region is a significant market for the gold industry and as such the regional office, based in Dubai, remains an important hub for the World Gold Council.
A statement from the World Gold Council said, "A seasoned marketing professional with extensive work experience across the globe, Mr Mitra has been tasked with leading market development programmes to increase demand for gold in all its forms, as well as building enduring relationships with trade and retail partners and maintaining proactive dialogue with government."
