Debra Brown

Based in New York, Debra Brown is a senior member of the firm's Asset and Wealth Management Practice, serving clients with an interest in investment research and portfolio management. Deb's clients include some of the world's most prestigious investment banks and asset managers. She has successfully completed searches for CEOs, Chief Investment Officers, chief strategists, directors of research and senior sector analysts. In addition, Deb has assisted many leading endowments, foundations and plan sponsors in their recruitment of Chief Investment Officers, senior investment talent and trustees.

Previous Experience

Deb joined Russell Reynolds Associates in 1996 and has more than 20 years of executive search experience. Prior to executive search, her experience includes three years as a financial analyst at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Earlier, Deb was with the Travel Related Services Division of the American Express Company.

Additional Professional Activities

Deb is a member of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute Advisory Council and the Financial Women's Association of New York.

Education

Deb received her B.A., graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, in mathematics and economics, and her M.B.A., with honors, in finance from New York University.