Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Conning Europe

Russell Büsst is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer for Conning’s European operations, where he is responsible for Corporate Governance and all Portfolio Management oversight and investment strategy decision making. Prior to joining Conning in 2011, Mr. Büsst was Chief Executive of Amundi’s UK subsidiary and Head of UK Institutional Fixed Income within the London-based Global Fixed Income Team where he and his team managed assets for a broad range of UK, US, Bermudian and European insurance market clients, developing a dominant position in the Lloyd’s and other markets. Mr. Büsst previously served as Portfolio Manager for Premium Management Limited. He holds a degree in engineering and the Securities Industry Diploma.