Vernon Barback
VICE CHAIRMAN
Vernon Barback was named Vice Chairman for Russell Investments in July 2024. In this role, Vernon focuses on key strategic initiatives for the firm. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer, helping to drive the transformation of the firm's operating model with direct accountability for supervision of operations, technology, corporate services, and the project management office. Vernon joined Russell Investments in January 2016 and has played an instrumental role in helping the global investment manager achieve greater operating discipline. Prior to joining Russell Investments, he led Altß Partners, a firm he co-founded. Previously, he was president and chief operating officer and a member of the management committee of GlobeOp Financial Services, formerly a TA Associates portfolio company. Before GlobeOp Financial Services, Vernon worked at Citigroup Asset Management as the global head of operations and technology.
