Panos Nikopolitidis
About Panos Nikopolitidis
Panos Nikopolitidis serves as the Global Head of Investment Operations and EMEA Fund Operations at Russell Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He has a strong academic background in Financial Economics and Applied Economics, complemented by extensive experience in investment operations across various financial institutions.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Panos Nikopolitidis serves as the Global Head of Investment Operations and EMEA Fund Operations at Russell Investments. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the firm's operational strategies and investment processes. Based in Seattle, Washington, he oversees investment operations across global markets, ensuring efficient management of fund operations in the EMEA region.
Education and Academic Background
Panos Nikopolitidis earned a Master of Science in Financial Economics from Boston University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Applied Economics and Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston from 2001 to 2005. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in investment operations.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Russell Investments, Panos Nikopolitidis held various roles in the financial services industry. He worked as an Investment Operations Manager at John Hancock Financial Services from 2007 to 2009, focusing on global credit, derivatives, and loans. He also served as Head of Hermes OCL Investment Operations at Hermes Investment Management in London from 2010 to 2012. His earlier experience includes positions at Investors Bank & Trust and the National Bank of Greece.
Professional Journey
Panos Nikopolitidis began his professional career as an Account Manager at Alternative Wholesaling Group in 2006. He transitioned to the role of Senior Custody and Fund Accounting at Investors Bank & Trust in 2005. His experience also includes a brief tenure as a Senior FX Specialist at the National Bank of Greece in 2005. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of investment operations.