Sophie Antal Gilbert
About Sophie Antal Gilbert
Sophie Antal Gilbert serves as the Head of Portfolio and Business Consulting at Russell Investments, where she has worked since 2020. She possesses extensive experience in market insights and practice management, having held various roles in leading financial organizations over the past two decades.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Sophie Antal Gilbert currently serves as the Head of Portfolio and Business Consulting at Russell Investments. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives and client engagement efforts. In her role, she focuses on delivering market and economic insights, as well as practice management advice tailored for financial advisors.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Sophie Antal Gilbert has a significant history with Russell Investments, having worked in various roles over several years. She was the Head of Business Solutions for one year from 2019 to 2020, and prior to that, she served as the Director of Capital Markets Insights from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she held the position of Consulting Director from 2016 to 2018 and worked as a Product & Field Marketing Manager in 2010-2011.
Experience at Capital Group and Capital International
Before her tenure at Russell Investments, Sophie Antal Gilbert worked at Capital Group as a Senior Marketing Manager from 2007 to 2010 and as an Associate in 'The Associate Program' from 2001 to 2003. She also gained experience at Capital International, where she served as a Marketing Coordinator from 2005 to 2007 and as a Communications Analyst & Writer from 2003 to 2005.
Educational Background
Sophie Antal Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Smith College, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education at SOAS University of London, earning a Master of Arts in International Studies & Diplomacy from 2004 to 2006. Her academic background supports her expertise in the financial services sector.
Specialization and Skills
Sophie Antal Gilbert specializes in delivering market and economic insights, along with practice management advice to financial advisors. She has extensive experience in building cross-functional partnerships across various departments, including investment, sales, marketing, legal, compliance, operations, and communications. Her strong background in global asset management organizations enhances her ability to distribute solutions through intermediaries.