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Russell Valdez

Russell Valdez

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Russell Valdez is the Chief Investment Officer of Wafra. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all negotiated alternative transactions spanning strategic partnerships, real assets, private equity, alternative finance, and real estate. He also leads investments in investment management firms, finance companies, and real assets platforms. Prior to this, Valdez served as a Corporate Associate at Covington & Burling, where he focused on private equity and mergers and acquisitions.

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CURRENT APPOINTMENTS

  • Board Member of LOGIX Fiber Networks 
  • Board Member of Suntex Marinas