David Russell

David Russell is Managing Director at Cornerstone Partners Capital Management, LLC, located in Charlottesville, VA. In this leadership capacity, he oversees the firm’s investment strategy, client relations, and portfolio management, specializing in alternative assets and endowment management for institutional clients. His responsibilities include guiding asset allocation, manager selection, and risk management across multi-asset portfolios.

Russell's investment focus spans private equity, venture capital, and real assets, with a strong emphasis on supporting institutional investors such as endowments and foundations. He brings deep expertise in constructing diversified portfolios that address the long-term objectives of nonprofit organizations, with particular attention to illiquid and impact investments in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and infrastructure.

With a career spanning more than four decades in asset management and endowment services, Russell has held key senior roles overseeing investment policy, manager research, and operational leadership. He is recognized for his contributions to advancing endowment investment practices, fostering innovation in alternative investments, and mentoring industry professionals. Russell holds an MBA and maintains affiliations with major investment associations, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence and thought leadership in institutional asset management.