Warren Burford
About Warren Burford
Warren Burford serves as the General Counsel for Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) at Russell Investments, a position he has held since 2010. With over 14 years of experience in navigating legal complexities in the Asia-Pacific financial markets, he transitioned from a focus on legal, compliance, and risk to a broader general counsel role.
Work at Russell Investments
Warren Burford has been employed at Russell Investments since 2004. He initially served as Director of Legal, Compliance & Risk for six years until 2010. Following this role, he transitioned to the position of General Counsel for the Asia-Pacific region, excluding Japan. In this capacity, he has been responsible for overseeing legal matters and navigating the complexities of the financial markets in the Asia-Pacific area for over 14 years.
Education and Expertise
Warren Burford completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at Macquarie University from 1977 to 1981. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts from the same institution between 1977 and 1979. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Sydney University, studying from 1990 to 1992. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in legal services, compliance, and risk management within the financial sector.
Background
Warren Burford has over 14 years of experience in managing legal services specifically for the Asia-Pacific region at Russell Investments. His career has been marked by a transition from a role focused on legal, compliance, and risk to a broader general counsel position. This shift highlights his adaptability and depth of knowledge in navigating the legal landscape of financial markets.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Warren Burford has been instrumental in addressing legal complexities in the Asia-Pacific financial markets. His long tenure at Russell Investments reflects his commitment to the organization and the region. His leadership in legal matters has contributed to the firm's ability to operate effectively within a challenging regulatory environment.