Russell Investments promotes Andrew Pease to APAC head of investments
The news: Seattle-headquartered Russell Investments has promoted Andrew Pease to head of investments, Asia-Pacific.
The context: Pease has spent more than 19 years with Russell Investments, last serving as global chief investment strategist, and will relocate from London to Sydney in July following a multi-week transition and client engagement period in June, according to the firm.
As APAC head of investments. Pease will lead the investment division in the region and report to head of APAC Jason Edgar. Before joining Russell, Pease worked at Macquarie Bank, JPMorgan, Nomura Securities and the Reserve Bank of Australia.
The company says he will focus on alignment between “global research and local portfolio needs, strengthening multi-asset capabilities, and helping clients navigate evolving market challenges with greater precision and insight”.
What they said: “Andrew is a seasoned investor with a long history at Russell Investments and a deep understanding of global markets,” Russell president and chief investment officer Kate El-Hillow said.
“His appointment reflects our commitment to deepening regional expertise and better aligning our investment platform with client needs across the globe.”
The source: Russell Investments media release