Evgenia Gvozdeva

Evgenia Gvozdeva is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience at Russell Investments since April 2009, where currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Research. In this position, Evgenia oversees research activities in the investment division, encompassing investment manager research, quantitative R&D, investment strategy, and ESG considerations. Previous roles include Managing Director and Senior Director in Research and Development, where Evgenia directed teams to create a variety of investment strategies and solutions. Earlier positions consist of Director of Strategy and Research, Senior Quantitative Research Analyst, and Senior Capital Markets Research Analyst, contributing significantly to quantitative strategies and capital market forecasting. Prior experience includes academic roles at the University of Houston, where Evgenia taught courses on options and futures, and served as a research assistant. Evgenia holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Houston and an M.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University.