Michael O’Rourke
Institutional Investor Relationships, EMEA
World Gold Council

Michael joined the World Gold Council in 2023 and sits within the Institutional Investor Relationships team.

Michael works with investors across the EMEA region to develop their understanding of gold as an asset class and the benefits of including a strategic allocation within their portfolio.

Michael’s background is in investment consulting, having previously worked at Aon for 6 years advising UK Defined Benefit pension schemes.

He has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of York, and is a CFA charter holder.

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