Russell announces new head of investor services in New Zealand

Russell has appointed Sasha Mandich as Head of Investor Services in New Zealand. Based in Auckland, Sasha will be responsible for introducing Russell's products and services, to multi-manager funds, superannuation funds and other institutional investors. Mr Mandich has been with Russell Investments globally for seven years, recently moving back from Seoul, where he opened Russell's first Korean office.

Russell Investments is currently one of New Zealand's largest global bond manager providers with almost $1 billion assets under management.

Mark Blair, Managing Director for Russell Investments New Zealand, says Sasha has made an invaluable contribution to Russell globally over the past seven years.

"We feel his operation skills and depth of knowledge of innovative investment vehicles will benefit clients and will be an attractive proposition to investors across the country," he said.