Curling to lead European equities at Russell

Davina Curling was named managing director and head of European equities at Russell Investments, spokeswoman Sarah Culpeper confirmed. The position is new. Ms. Curling will be responsible for about €12 billion ($17 billion) in European equity assets under management. She will report to Steve Wiltshire, Russell’s CIO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ms. Curling was head of continental European high-alpha products at F&C Asset Management, F&C spokesman Jason Hollands said. She was not replaced at F&C; her portfolio management responsibilities were assumed by Peter Jarvis, director of European equities, Mr. Hollands added.