Russell Investments strengthens Northern Europe focus with senior client team appointment
Amsterdam, 2025-12-01 – Global investment solutions provider Russell Investments has appointed Erik Goris as a Director within its EMEA Client Team, based in Amsterdam. Erik will focus on supporting OCIO and fiduciary clients across Northern Europe, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to the region.
With more than 20 years of experience across the investment industry, Erik has held a range of senior leadership advisory and governance roles with RCP, PGGM and APFA. As chair of pension boards in the Netherlands and the UK, he also brings extensive experience in fiduciary oversight, governance and strategic investment decision-making.
In his role at Russell Investments, Erik will work closely with institutional investors to help them meet their evolving investment objectives, leveraging the firm’s global capabilities in portfolio management, overlay services and strategic advisory.
This appointment reinforces Russell Investments’ continued investment in its European teams and its commitment to delivering comprehensive OCIO, fiduciary and implementation solutions to pension funds, insurers and other institutional clients. As of 30 September 2025, the firm manages €314 billion* in assets worldwide and maintains a strong presence across EMEA.
Commenting on the appointment, Maarten Roeleveld, Head of Northern Europe, said:
“We are pleased to welcome Erik to the EMEA client team. His extensive experience in fiduciary management, governance and strategic advisory will further strengthen our support to clients across Northern Europe. This appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to the region and to helping clients navigate a rapidly evolving investment environment through robust governance, strategic asset allocation, manager selection and monitoring.”
About Russell Investments
Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $355 billion in assets under management (as of 30/6/2025) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.