Robert Baird Director of Product Development, Russell Investment Group — Canada   B.Comm, Finance, Concordia University, 1989 Canadian Securities Course, Canadian Securities Institute, 1990 Partners, Directors, Officers Exam, Canadian Securities Institute, 1996 CFA, CMA, 2006 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. His last role was a senior position managing the operating group for TD's private client group, Private Investment Counsel, a division of TD Asset Management. Private Investment Counsel is one of the largest investment counseling firms in Canada. Prior to this position, he held a senior position in the product development and operational support areas of TD Waterhouse Investment Advice (formerly TD Evergreen). His efforts were concentrated on building the fee based and managed account structure for TD Waterhouse Investment Advice, as well as working on the launch of a number product and system initiatives. Robert originally started with TD in the Securities Services division of the bank, as Manager of Mutual Fund Trading.

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