Robert Desai
Chief Investment Officer
Performance Track Record
Robert Desai, 62, is the Chief Investment Officer at Wellington Legacy, where he leads the
firm’s investment strategy, market research, and portfolio allocation decisions. With over 35
years of experience in global markets—spanning commodities, options, equities, and macroeconomic
analysis—Robert is the architect behind Wellington’s disciplined and forward-thinking investment
approach.
As CIO, Robert oversees all trading strategies, with a particular focus on identifying
asymmetric opportunities in energy, metals, and crypto options. His deep understanding of market
cycles, geopolitical risk, and intermarket correlations allows him to position client portfolios
with a blend of precision and adaptability.
Before joining Wellington Legacy, Robert held executive investment roles at multinational asset
managers and proprietary trading desks. His ability to balance quantitative rigor with
real-world insight has earned him a reputation as a strategic thinker and steady hand in
turbulent markets.
Robert collaborates closely with the firm’s risk and operations teams to ensure alignment
between strategy, execution, and compliance. His leadership continues to drive Wellington
Legacy’s commitment to transparency, performance, and long-term value creation for clients
across the globe.
