Andra Purkalitis

An industry thought leader with deep private and public sector experience, Ms. Purkalitis most recently served as Global Chief Compliance Office and Regulatory Counsel at Russell Investments, a global investment manager, where she was a key adviser and strategist to the business on regulatory, governance and compliance requirements. Earlier in her career she spent six years with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as a Branch Chief and Enforcement Attorney in Denver, Colorado.

Prior to joining Russell Investments, Ms. Purkalitis was a consultant advising companies, including those that focus on accelerating innovation and transformative technology such as blockchain and digital assets, on regulatory and compliance matters.

Earlier in her career Ms. Purkalitis served as Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Regional CEO for Aviva Investors Americas, a subsidiary of the U.K.-based financial services company; Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for Old Mutual Capital; and Executive Vice President and General Counsel for ICON Advisers.

Ms. Purkalitis is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and the University of Denver College of Law.