Background
Russell, Donald Eric was born on May 4, 1949 in Adelaide, Australia.
Russell, Donald Eric was born on May 4, 1949 in Adelaide, Australia.
Bachelor in Economics, Flinders University, Adelaide. Master in Economics, Australian National University. Master in Economics, London School of Economics.
Doctor of Philosophy, London School of Economics.
Economics advisor to Treasurer Keating, Autstralia, 1985-1991;
chief of staff to prime minister Keating, Autstralia, 1991-1993;
ambassador to the United States, Washington, since 1993. Monetary policy manager Department Treasury, Canberra. Economics branch head general finance and economics policy division Department Treasury.
Member Australian delegationto Organization of European Cooperation and Development, Paris, 1981-1984.
Married Lisa Barker; 3 children.