Russell muscles-up APAC division with high-profile | Australian Markets

Global asset management firm Russell Investments has appointed high-profile strategist Andrew Pease to a new Sydney-based position as head of investments for Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Peace, who joined Russell in 2006, presently serves as international chief investment strategist, primarily based within the firm’s London workplace, and can relocate to Sydney in July to tackle the new position main its APAC investment division.

The position will see Peace driving options distribution throughout the area, working intently with native and international groups.

“His focus will include enhancing the alignment between global research and local portfolio needs, strengthening multi-asset capabilities, and helping clients navigate evolving market challenges with greater precision and insight,” Russell mentioned.

Pease will and report on to Russell’s head of Asia-Pacific, Jason Edgar.

Boasting more than three many years – together with the final 20 years at Russell – in asset allocation, portfolio strategy, and macroeconomic analysis, Peace has been a “visible voice in global media for more than a decade”, Russell mentioned.

Prior to becoming a member of Russell, he quite a few roles at JP Morgan, Nomura Securities, and the Reserve Bank of Australia, and most lately at Macquarie Bank, the place he served as funds management product specialist between 2004 and 2006.

Russell investments president and chief investment officer Kate El-Hillow recognised Peace as “a seasoned investor with a long history at Russell Investments and a deep understanding of global markets.”

“His appointment reflects our commitment to deepening regional expertise and better aligning our investment platform with client needs across the globe,” she added.

Headquartered in Seattle, with a international presence in 30 international locations, Russell counts more than AU$533 billion in property underneath management (as of 31/03/2025).