David Gelles is an American journalist and author. He currently serves as the managing correspondent of Climate Forward at The New York Times, where he anchors the climate newsletter and live event series. Gelles has been with The New York Times for over a decade, covering a range of topics including tech, media, Wall Street, leadership, and broader business issues.

Prior to his current role, Gelles was a business reporter for The New York Times and wrote the "Corner Office" column.