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Executive Profiles
Canadian Executive Team
Irshaad Ahmad, President and Managing Director,
Russell Investments—Canada
 With close to 20 years of investment industry experience, Irshaad was named president and managing director of Russell's Canadian operations in 2006. Irshaad works closely with Russell's global executive committee to focus on leveraging Russell's worldwide resources, portfolio strategies and over 490 investment professionals with the goal of developing dynamic products and services for clients.
In addition to this, Irshaad continues to head Russell's institutional business, a position he has held since joining Russell in 2004. Full Profile
Sadiq Adatia, Chief Investment Officer,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Sadiq Adatia, who currently heads Russell's Canadian equity funds and LifePoints Portfolios, has the overall responsibility for the investment integrity of investment solutions offered to Canadian clients.
Since joining Russell in 2006, Sadiq has worked closely with investment advisors and
institutional clients with respect to asset mix decisions, risk management, and capital
market research. He also provides regular market commentary on BNN TV.
Sadiq sits on various committees, including the Society of Actuaries Education and Examination Committee. He is also a member of the CFA Institute and the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts.
Gregory Nott, Portfolio Manager,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Greg works in the investment management and research area, where he is responsible for the structure and performance of Russell's Canadian fixed income funds, Core Plus fixed income and the Sovereign diversified monthly income portfolio. In addition, Greg specializes in evaluating Canadian and U.S. fixed income investment managers, including both core and specialty fixed income products. He also advises Russell clients on fixed income strategy formation and manager structure. Greg joined Russell's Toronto manager research team in 1998.
Keith Pangretitsch, Director, National Sales,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Keith Pangretitsch, leads the Distribution and he is responsible for driving the sales plans behind new and exciting products and for building assets under management through current distribution channels and selective channel acquisition.
Keith was an integral part of building Russell's presence in western Canada and has been with Russell since 1998 as a Regional Director and Divisional Director, Western Canada.
Richard Usher-Jones, Director, Strategic Partnerships,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Richard Usher-Jones, is responsible for national
accounts and Russell's Institutional Defined Contribution business.
Richard started at Russell in 1996 and has extensive experience with high net worth investment
management relationships and leading the sales team. He previously worked in product development as a Regional Director, Divisional Director, and most recently Russell Investment Canada's Director of National Sales.
Fred Pinto, Director, Distribution Services,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Fred Pinto is responsible in leading our efforts in providing investment and practice management advice; capital market and product insights to Russell's most significant advisor relationships.
David Steele, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
Russell Investments—Canada
 David Steele is Russell Canada's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the president and managing director of Russell's Canadian office. In this role, David is responsible for finance, operations, client reporting, information technology and administration. David joined Russell in 2003.
Samir Khan, General Counsel,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Samir Khan leads the Legal and Compliance Group at Russell Investments Canada Limited. Samir brings with him years of experience at a large mutual fund company and prior to that he practiced in the area of offshore financing.
Robert Baird, Director of Product Development,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Robert is responsible for developing and managing all products for Russell Investments Canada. This responsibility includes market analysis and competitive intelligence, as well as the service offerings provided to Russell's clients.
Prior to joining Russell in May 2003, Robert held a number of important positions within the wealth management division of TD Bank financial group over a 9 year period. Full Profile
Susanne DesRochers, Director, Marketing & Communications ,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Susanne DesRochers joined Russell in 2007 as Director, Marketing and Communications. Prior to Russell, Susanne was at Price Waterhouse Coopers where she led all external marketing activities in Canada on their behalf and was instrumental in launching their much recognized "CFO of the Year" award in the marketplace.
Noelle Sargeant, Director Human Resources,
Russell Investments—Canada
 Noelle Sargeant joined Russell in 2006 as Director, of Human Resources.Prior to Russell, Noelle was HR Director for Scotia Capital in the corporate and investment banking business. Prior to that Noelle spent 14 years at OMERS, during which time they grew from 200 to over 550 people. Noelle holds an HR Professional (CHRP) designation.
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