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Adam Goff, CFA

Managing Director, Head of Research

B.A., Geography, Vassar College
M.A., International Studies—Japan, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington
CFA Charterholder, CFA Institute

Adam Goff is Head of Research for Russell Investments. He oversees all investment division research activities including investment manager research, quantitative research and development (R&D), investment strategy, asset allocation, and investment analytics. Adam is responsible for ensuring that this research yields powerful return sources and investment insights in the service of delivering superior outcomes and advice to our clients. In addition, he oversees the Investment Practice team, which is responsible for the measurement, evaluation, articulation and continuous improvement of the firm's investment approach.

During his time at Russell Investments, Adam has led several global investment functions, including Manager Research, Asset Allocation, Investment Process, and serving as Chief Investment Officer, Japan. In these roles, Adam has played a central role in driving the continuous evolution and refinement of the firm's investment process. Adam is a member of Russell Investments' Investment Leadership Team (ILT) and has been on the Investment Strategy Committee (ISC), which oversees all investment management at Russell Investments since 2007.

In addition to several years working for Russell Investments in the United States, Adam has been based in London for 8 years over two stints, and in Tokyo for 6 years. Adam is fluent in Japanese conversation.

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