Charlie Shaffer

Charlie Shaffer

GLOBAL HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION

Charlie Shaffer joined Russell Investments in November 2021 as Global Head of Distribution. In this newly created role, Charlie oversees all go-to-market (GTM) functions globally, including regional sales, client service and business intelligence. Ultimately, he is responsible for aligning these functions under a global, cohesive framework to fully leverage the firm’s best practices and resources across businesses and regions. Prior to Russell Investments, Charlie served as head of distribution for Voya Investment Management. Prior to that, he was global head of distribution for Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, Charlie served as global head of transition management at both Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch.

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Kate El-Hillow*

Kate El-Hillow*

GLOBAL CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

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Pete Gunning

Peter Gunning*

VICE CHAIRMAN & STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS OFFICER

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Vernon Barback

Vernon Barback

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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Steve Belgrad

Steve Belgrad

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Steve Belgrad

Al Caesar

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

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Adam Goff

HEAD OF RESEARCH

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Jodie Hampshire

Jodie Hampshire

MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF APAC

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Robert Hostetter

GLOBAL HEAD OF SOLUTIONS

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Mollie Jensen

Mollie Jensen

GLOBAL HEAD OF MARKETING

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Brad Jung

Brad Jung

HEAD OF NORTH AMERICA ADVISER & INTERMEDIARY SERVICES;
PRESIDENT, RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CANADA

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Jim Leggate

Jim Leggate

HEAD OF EMEA SALES AND CLIENTS

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Joe Linhares

HEAD OF EMEA

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Kelly Mainelli

Kelly Mainelli

MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CUSTOMISED PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS

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John McMurray

John McMurray

CHIEF RISK OFFICER & CHIEF AUDITOR

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Ron Pierce

GLOBAL HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY

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Jenny Proctor

Jenny Proctor

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

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Charlie Shaffer

Charlie Shaffer

GLOBAL HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION

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Howard Surloff

Howard Surloff

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

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Kevin Turner

HEAD OF INVESTMENT STRATEGY & SOLUTIONS

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