Vernon Barback

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.

Zach Buchwald, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Zach Buchwald

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Kate El-Hillow, Global Chief Investment Officer

Kate El-Hillow

PRESIDENT & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Vernon Barback

Vernon Barback

VICE CHAIRMAN

Scott Bowen

Scott Bowen

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Philip Cox

Philip Cox

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Jason Edgar

Jason Edgar

HEAD OF ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)

Lindy Freeman

Lindy Freeman

GLOBAL HEAD OF INSTITUTIONAL

Kristin Ganong

Kristin Ganong

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Pete Gunning

Peter Gunning

VICE CHAIRMAN

Brad Jung

Brad Jung

HEAD OF NORTH AMERICA ADVISOR & INTERMEDIARY SOLUTIONS

Jim Leggate

Jim Leggate

HEAD OF EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)

Jenny Proctor

Jenny Proctor

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Howard Surloff

Howard Surloff

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER