Chris Corneil is managing director of Russell Investments in Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, he is responsible for the strategic direction, products, services and operations of Russell's business in the region. In this capacity Corneil has stewardship of more than A$20 billion of funds under management and A$80 billion of funds under advice. He leads a team that delivers asset consulting advice, capital markets research, implementation services, funds management and alternative investments to some of Australia and New Zealand's leading companies and financial planning groups. He also serves on Russell's global management committee and is a director of Russell Investment Management, the legal entity that manages Russell's multi-manager funds in Australia.