Canadian investment solutions firm welcomes new Director
Russell Investments Canada has recently announced its new senior appointment, adding Chris Wright to its Institutional Sales team as Director. In his new role, Wright will play a key role in business development, including formulating solutions for customized portfolio and investment outsourcing and driving implementation services as well as providing strategic advice to institutional investors.
“Chris brings a stellar track record of success with some of the largest and most sophisticated investors in the country to our Canadian institutional business,” said Brad Jung, president at Russell Investments Canada. “We’re thrilled to further enhance our client-focused team with his extensive business-building experience and his deep relationships in the market.”
“Many institutional investors are increasingly facing more intense pressure and demands, both internally and in today’s challenging markets,” Wright said. “I’m thrilled to be part of the team that delivers the firm’s institutional solutions to benefit clients.”
Wright previously served at UBS Asset Management Canada, Aurion Capital Management, Fidelity Investments Canada, and most recently, abrdn (Standard Life Investments).
