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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

Cyber-essentials-guide

What Is Cyber Essentials and How Can It Help Your Business?

Learn about the Cyber Essentials security scheme and how it helps protect businesses from cybercrime threats.
What is ISO 45001

The Ultimate Guide to ISO 45001

Learn what ISO 45001 is, how it enhances workplace safety, benefits your business, and the steps needed to achieve certification.
Ultimate Guide to ISO 9001

The Ultimate Guide to ISO 9001

Elevate your organisation's quality management with ISO 9001. Learn its meaning and how certification can benefit your business.
quality-management-system

What Is a Quality Management System?

Learn what quality management is and how a quality management system ensures consistency in delivering products and services.
what-is-an-energy-management-system

What Is an Energy Management System?

Read our guide to understand what an energy management system (EnMS) is and the many ways it can benefit businesses.
security-issues-in-cloud-computing

What Are the Security Issues in Cloud Computing?

Check out our tips for addressing security issues in cloud computing and protecting your organisation with cloud services.
What is an EMS

What Is an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

What is an EMS? Read how this certification helps your organisation reduce its environmental footprint and cut costs.
sustainable-supply-chain-guide

5 Ways To Build a Sustainable Supply Chain

A sustainable supply chain can benefit the environment and your business. Learn how ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications can help.
What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

An ISMS systematically manages an organisation’s information security with policies and procedures for data management.
Small-business-sustainability-guide

How To Make Small Business Sustainability a Priority

Discover the practical steps towards small businesses sustainability and learn how ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards can help.
circular-economy

What a Circular Economy Means for Businesses

Discover what the circular economy is and how businesses can reduce their environmental impact with smart changes and long-term strategies.
cyber-essential-controls

Cyber Security Checklist and Essential Controls for SMEs

Protect your SME with our cyber security checklist, ensuring you implement essential controls to reduce the risk of attacks.