Russell Brennan

Russell Brennan has extensive experience in finance and accounting, currently serving as AVP of Accounting and Valuation Oversight at VanEck since September 2008, after holding the position of Manager in Portfolio Administration from September 2005 to September 2008. Prior to joining VanEck, Brennan worked at Robeco Investment Management as Vice President from July 1990 to September 2005 and at Weiss, Peck & Greer as a Senior Fund Accountant from 1990 to 1999. Earlier career experience includes a role as a Staff Auditor at Deloitte from 1989 to 1990. Brennan holds an MBA in Finance from Baruch College (1997-2001) and a BBA in Accounting from Pace University - Lubin School of Business (1983-1989).