Inside the Mind of a Family Office CIO: What They Actually Invest In

In this episode, we sit down with Russell Deakin. We present to you a powerful conversation exploring leadership, strategy, and innovation through the lens of high-level investment management and global financial insight.Russell Deakin is the Chief Investment Officer & Founding Managing Partner at Aceana Group, a single-family office (SFO). He brings extensive experience in investment strategy, capital allocation, and long-term wealth management. Known for his disciplined approach to investing and strategic oversight, Russell has built a reputation for guiding capital through complex global markets while preserving and growing long-term value.Through his leadership at Aceana Group, Russell works closely with investors, families, and institutions to identify strategic opportunities, manage risk, and build sustainable investment portfolios aligned with long-term objectives.In this conversation, we explore the intersection of leadership, strategic investing, and global financial transformation, examining how experienced leaders navigate uncertainty while positioning capital for long-term success.Russell shares insights on high-level decision-making, the importance of strategic clarity in investing, and what it takes to manage and grow wealth in competitive and rapidly changing markets.This episode dives deep into the mindset, strategy, and execution required to manage capital, lead investment initiatives, and build long-term financial success at the highest levels.In this episode, you’ll discover:• The leadership journey behind building and managing high-level investment organizations• How strategic investment advisory drives long-term financial growth and stability• The importance of aligning vision, execution, and disciplined capital allocation• Key insights into navigating global markets and investment opportunities• Lessons from working with investors, families, and institutional capital• The future of leadership, investment strategy, and financial transformationWhether you are an entrepreneur, investor, executive, or someone interested in leadership and financial strategy, this conversation offers valuable insights into building and managing wealth for long-term success.🎧 Listen now to explore how leadership, strategy, and execution shape the future of global investing.🎙 HostSugira RubashaFounder, ETS Rubasha Media | Global Communication StrategistLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugira-rubasha-206a24231/🎧 GuestRussell DeakinChief Investment Officer & Founding Managing Partner – Aceana GroupLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-deakin-434226/🔗 Work With ETS Rubasha MediaWebsite:https://rubashamedia.com/ETS Rubasha Media helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and keynote speakers build powerful personal brands, podcasts, and thought leadership platforms that convert attention into trust, authority, and revenue.Sugira Rubasha is globally recognized for transforming how leaders communicate—helping them speak with precision, confidence, and psychological authority in today’s competitive marketplace. His frameworks have helped entrepreneurs across the U.S., Australia, Africa, and the Middle East close larger deals, attract premium clients, and build long-term trust.📞 Book a Discovery Call:https://rubashamedia.com/🎤 Book a Keynote Speaker Strategy Session:https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/Legacy is always greater than currency.Secure your Personal Brand & Keynote Speaker Audit and align into the next CEO cohort:https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7NnaqOnce booked, you’ll receive a custom 12-month roadmap to build credibility, influence, and measurable ROI.Hope you enjoy!