Malcolm Wall Morris Appointed DMCC CEO
October 06, 09
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced the appointment of Malcolm Wall Morris as its new Chief Executive Officer. He is replacing Dr. David Rutledge, who is retiring after more than six years with DMCC.
Morris is the former CEO of the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), which is 51 percent owned by DMCC. He has over 15 years of professional experience in commodities. Morris was appointed CEO of DGCX in 2007, following a tenure as Head of Business Development, Commodity Products, at Liffe, the derivatives business of NYSE Euronext.
During his tenure as CEO of DMCC, Dr. Rutledge led the expansion of the organization’s focus from precious metals to encompass a much broader array of commodities, including tea, cotton, precious gems, plastics, pulses and energy.
An announcement on the appointment of DGCX's new CEO will be made shortly.