Tom Fletcher
About Tom Fletcher
Tom Fletcher serves as the Managing Director of Overlay Services at Russell Investments, where he specializes in portfolio trading and risk management for large pension funds. With a background as a Nuclear Submarine Officer in the United States Navy, he has extensive experience in managing securities, currency, and derivative overlays.
Work at Russell Investments
Tom Fletcher has been with Russell Investments since 2003, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Overlay Services, a role he has occupied since 2011. In this capacity, he focuses on managing securities, currency, and derivative overlays specifically for large pension funds. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Portfolio Manager from 2003 to 2006 and later as the Director of Portfolio Management from 2006 to 2011. His responsibilities have included investment program design and the oversight of an investment team.
Education and Expertise
Tom Fletcher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at the Texas McCombs School of Business, completing his studies from 1996 to 1998. His expertise lies in portfolio trading, risk management, and managing overlay services, particularly in listed derivative markets and currency and OTC exposure management.
Background
Before entering the finance sector, Tom Fletcher served in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Submarine Officer from 1989 to 1996. This experience contributed to his analytical skills and leadership abilities. Following his military service, he transitioned into finance, where he has built a career focused on investment management and team leadership.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tom Fletcher has demonstrated a strong ability to grow and manage investment teams. His work has involved the recruitment, management, and oversight of professionals within the investment sector, contributing to the operational success of the teams he has led. His focus on large pension funds has positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in the field of overlay services.