Russell Beattie

Russell Beattie is an accomplished finance professional with over 27 years of experience in managing frontline futures and options businesses across the Asia Pacific region. Currently serving as Managing Director for CME Group, Russell has held influential roles in various organizations including MSCI Inc. as Executive Director focusing on index derivative products, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch as Director overseeing Futures & Options and OTC Clearing. Russell has contributed to the industry through advisory roles at FIA Japan and has held significant positions at Barclays Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank, where expertise in establishing new markets and managing high-performing teams across multiple countries was demonstrated. Russell holds a Bachelor of Economics from The Australian National University and various engineering certifications, underscoring a solid educational background complementary to extensive professional experience.