Melissa Marks
About Melissa Marks
Melissa Marks serves as the General Counsel for EMEA at Russell Investments, a position she has held since 2011. She has extensive legal experience, having previously worked at firms such as Slaughter and May, BlackRock, and Perpetual Limited.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Melissa Marks serves as the General Counsel for EMEA at Russell Investments. She has held this position since 2011, contributing over a decade of legal expertise to the firm. In her role, she oversees legal matters across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate governance standards.
Previous Experience in Law
Prior to her current role, Melissa Marks worked at several prestigious law firms and financial institutions. She was a Business Lawyer at BlackRock from 2006 to 2010, where she focused on legal issues related to asset management. Before that, she served as Senior Counsel at Perpetual Limited in Sydney from 2003 to 2006, and she began her legal career at Blake Dawson and Slaughter and May, where she gained foundational experience in corporate law.
Education and Qualifications
Melissa Marks earned her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with Honors (BA LLB Hons) from the University of Sydney. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various legal roles.
Legal Career Timeline
Melissa Marks has a diverse legal career spanning multiple countries and roles. She began her career as a Lawyer at Blake Dawson in Sydney from 1998 to 2000, followed by a position at Slaughter and May in London from 2000 to 2003. After three years at Perpetual Limited, she transitioned to BlackRock before joining Russell Investments in 2011.