Seattle and Toronto, ON • February 03, 2025

Russell Investments hires Jonathan Needham as President and Head of Advisor and Intermediary Solutions Canada

Russell Investments is pleased to announce that Jonathan Needham has joined the company as President, Russell Investments Canada Limited (RICL) and Head of Advisor and Intermediary Solutions Canada. In this role, Needham will help position the firm for long-term growth and his appointment reinforces Russell Investments’ commitment to Canada. Needham will be based in Toronto and will also serve as a member of Russell Investments’ global operating committee.

"Jonathan has been in the industry for more than 20 years and has extensive experience building businesses from the ground up, driving innovation and leading high-performing teams," said Brad Jung, Head of North American Advisor & Intermediary Solutions, Russell Investments. "As we celebrate 40 years of Russell Investments in Canada this month, we’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan to our team and know we are well positioned for continued growth under his leadership."

Russell Investments Canada plans to build on its strong momentum in strategic innovations including separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ETFs—giving advisors enhanced flexibility in how they serve their clients. This expansion reflects the firm’s deep commitment to helping advisory practices thrive by providing the sophisticated solutions and partnership they need in today’s evolving wealth management landscape.

Prior to joining Russell Investments, Needham served as Vice President & Director, Lead of ETF Distribution at TD Asset Management where he was responsible for growing the company’s ETF business by increasing brand awareness, creating differentiation, and educating internal and external partners. Prior to TD, Needham held various leadership positions at Vanguard, Wealthsimple, and Fidelity.

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 US$331 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2024) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.

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