Russell Jones is an economist with a career spanning 40 years in financial markets. He has held senior macroeconomic roles in major financial centers including London, Tokyo, the Middle East, and Sydney, working on both the "sell" and "buy" sides of the business.

Jones spent a decade at Lehman Brothers, where he served as Chief Economist for Asia and Head of Foreign Exchange Research. He also held the position of Chief Economist for the Treasury Department of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.