Chris Wright
About Chris Wright
Chris Wright serves as the Director of Institutional Sales at Russell Investments, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at UBS Global Asset Management Canada, Fidelity Investments, and Standard Life Investments.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Chris Wright serves as the Director of Institutional Sales at Russell Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for managing institutional sales efforts and developing client relationships within the investment sector.
Previous Experience in Institutional Sales
Before joining Russell Investments, Chris Wright accumulated extensive experience in institutional sales. He worked at Standard Life Investments from 2014 to 2023, where he held the positions of Vice President of Business Development and Head of Canadian Institutional Sales. Prior to that, he was Vice-President of Institutional Sales at Fidelity Investments from 2004 to 2007 and spent 18 years at UBS Global Asset Management Canada, where he served as Managing Director of Institutional Sales.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Wright studied at Huron University from 1980 to 1982. He then attended Ivey Business School at Western University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Honors Business Administration from 1982 to 1984. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in finance and institutional sales.
Career Timeline and Transition
Chris Wright's career spans several decades in the financial services industry. He began his professional journey at UBS Global Asset Management Canada, where he worked for 18 years. Afterward, he transitioned to Fidelity Investments for three years, followed by a series of roles at Standard Life Investments from 2014 to 2023, before moving to Russell Investments in 2023.