Russell Investments, a global investment solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Chris Ciompi as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective March 30. Ciompi will report to CEO Zach Buchwald and serve on the firm’s Executive Committee.
As CMO, Ciompi will lead Russell Investments’ global marketing function, with responsibility for strengthening brand positioning, enhancing client engagement, and supporting the firm’s growth strategy across institutional, intermediary, and retail markets.
“We have a long history of innovation as well as deep investment capabilities across the platform,” said Zach Buchwald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Russell Investments. “Our focus within marketing is to connect these capabilities to the needs of our clients, and to ensure that Russell drives the conversations on portfolio construction and implementation across the industry. Chris brings the experience and judgment to lead this effort.”
Ciompi joins Russell Investments from Lippincott, a global brand and innovation consultancy, where he served as a Senior Partner, advising financial services organisations on marketing strategy and transformation. Previously, he led marketing at Euromoney Institutional Investor, Clarity AI, and Global X ETFs. He also served as Group Head of Financial Services at Edelman and began his business career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company after earning his MBA from Duke University.
“I’m excited to join Russell Investments at a time of strong momentum for the firm,” Ciompi said. “The combination of its global platform, clear client focus, and recent growth creates a compelling foundation to further strengthen how we engage clients and communicate the value we deliver.”
Brad Jung has served as interim leader of the marketing function.