Russell is a renowned expert in Risk & Resilience with nearly 30 years of experience. He has played a key role in developing numerous standards with organizations like BSI and ISO, covering areas such as Risk, Resilience, Business Continuity, Legal Risk Management, Cyber Risk and Resilience, Travel Risk Management, and Compliance. He has chaired important committees, including the BSI Risk Committee for over 7 years and currently chairs the ISO Risk Management Committee.

Russell’s work goes beyond standards development. He is actively involved in various Risk & Resilience projects, ensuring they promote good practices and drive real-world performance improvements. His user-focused approach makes standards practical and effective.

Russell’s expertise is widely recognized, and he has contributed to national initiatives promoting risk, resilience, and security planning. He received the prestigious “BSI Leadership Excellence Award” in 2018 for his outstanding contributions.

As a sought-after speaker at international conferences and in the media, Russell advocates for the value of Risk Management, Security, and Business Continuity. His experience spans government agencies, regulators, public sector organizations, and a diverse portfolio of industry clients.

Russell focuses on helping organizations demystify Risk & Resilience Management and develop practical approaches to drive performance. He provides pro bono consulting services to charities, NGOs, and SMEs, demonstrating his commitment to supporting organizations in need.