Tim Cook, Fia
About Tim Cook, Fia
Tim Cook is the Director and Head of Client Strategy at Russell Investments, where he has worked since 2006. He provides consulting services to clients in Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his extensive experience in investment consulting and client strategy.
Work at Russell Investments
Tim Cook has been with Russell Investments since 2006, currently serving as the Director and Head of Client Strategy. His tenure spans 18 years, during which he has contributed significantly to the firm's operations in Sydney, Australia. Prior to his current role, he worked in the London office from November 2006 to May 2013. In his position, he provides consulting services to both superannuation and non-superannuation clients across Australia and New Zealand. He also serves as the Asset Consultant to the Trustee overseeing the Russell Super Solution Master Trust in Australia.
Education and Expertise
Tim Cook holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geography from The University of Birmingham, where he studied from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education at the Institute of Actuaries, achieving the Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA) designation between 2000 and 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in client strategy and investment consulting, particularly in asset-liability modeling and liability hedging strategies.
Background
Tim Cook's early education includes attending Sacred Heart Junior School from 1985 to 1989 and St Columba's College from 1989 to 1996. Following his studies, he began his professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as a Manager in Investment Consulting from 1999 to 2006 in London, United Kingdom. This experience laid the foundation for his later roles in client strategy and investment management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tim Cook has played a significant role in designing and tailoring client investment strategies as part of Russell's Fiduciary Management offering in Europe. He has worked with a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, and foundations, demonstrating his capability in addressing complex investment needs and strategies.