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Julian Russell

Julian Russell

Chief Product Officer

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Education

University of Cambridge

Expertise

Lead Auditor

Julian Russell

Biography

Julian Russell is Chief Product Officer at Amtivo, based in the UK. Drawing on a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge and his qualifications as a Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, Julian brings deep technical expertise and a customer-focused approach to product innovation. 

He has worked in the ISO certification industry since 2009, building on senior leadership experience in the chemicals, food, and plastics sectors from 1994 to 2008. Julian joined Amtivo in 2019 when the businesses he co-owned - Equas and MyActiv - became part of the Amtivo group. Until 2024, he led the company’s product development and compliance functions. Today, his focus is on creating services that complement and extend Amtivo’s core ISO certification offering, helping customers achieve their goals with confidence. 

Outside of work, Julian is a keen sailor, a passion he discovered in 2020. He enjoys pushing the boundaries of where and with whom he sails, travelling widely. He also enjoys exploring the commercial potential of emerging technologies - an adventurous mindset that mirrors his innovative approach at Amtivo. 

A list of articles written by Julian

ISO 13485 Checklist

ISO 13485 Checklist

Download our essential ISO 13485 Checklist and discover the key requirements for achieving certification success.
ISO 14001 Checklist

ISO 14001 Checklist

Download our ISO 14001 Checklist and benefit from step-by-step instructions on how to adopt an EMS in line with requirements.
ISO 27001 Checklist

ISO 27001 Checklist

Download our ISO 27001 Checklist – this essential guide will identify the key requirements for achieving certification success.
ISO 45001 Checklist

ISO 45001 Checklist

Download our ISO 45001 Checklist and easily identify the compliance requirements when preparing for a certification audit.
ISO 50001 Checklist

ISO 50001 Checklist

Download our essential ISO 50001 Checklist and discover the key requirements for achieving certification success.
Steps to Compliance ISO 27001

ISO 27001 Checklist – 10 Steps to Compliance

A step-by-step guide to implementing ISO 27001 for better information security management.
ISO 27001 Positioned as Next Step for ISO 9001 Businesses Amid Cyber Risks

ISO 27001 Positioned as Next Step for ISO 9001 Businesses Amid Cyber Risks

Irish SMEs certified to ISO 9001 are urged to adopt ISO 27001 to strengthen cyber resilience amid a surge in cyberattacks.
Guidelines for EN 50131 Certification

Guidelines for EN 50131 Certification

Download our guidelines for EN 50131 Certification – all Intruder Alarm Systems must meet the requirements of EN 50131.
PSA-74-Summary-Checklist

PSA 74 Summary Checklist

Download our summary guide to the items which Amtivo Ireland auditors check on a PSA 74:2019 (Security Service Providers) audit.
Certification Process

Certification Process

Download our free guide to learn the simple steps required to achieve certification and discover how the process works.
ISO-27001-guide

ISO 27001 Standard: Strengthen Your Information Security  

Learn about ISO 27001 and how an information security management system can benefit your organisation in our beginner's guide.
Amtivo-Steps-to-ISO-Certification

Steps to ISO Certification

Our ISO Certification Guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the assessment process covering everything from pre-assessment to recertification audits.