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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 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

What is a quality audit and why do one

Quality Audits: Why They Matter and When To Conduct One

The pursuit of excellence is a necessity. At the heart of this lies the concept of quality management.
How to develop a cyber security policy

How To Develop a Cyber Security Policy

Creating a strong cyber policy requires planning and teamwork. Key steps to protect assets and manage threats.
What is red teaming? And how do you do it?

What Is Red Teaming? And How Do You Do It?

Red teaming, a strategic exercise in challenging assumptions, tests organisational resilience. It identifies vulnerabilities, enhancing preparedness for real-world threats.
How supply chains became the next big cyber-risk

How Supply Chains Became the Next Big Cyber Risk

Learn how supply chains became key cyber targets, revealing risks and driving stronger defences.
API security is a data breach risk organisations ignore at their peril

API Security Is a Data Breach Risk Organisations Ignore at Their Peril

API security is paramount in safeguarding against data breaches. Learn how to fortify your defenses against potential threats in our guide.
PAS 2030

PAS 2030 – What is the Great British Insulation Scheme?

Learn the connection between the Great British Insulation Scheme and PAS 2030, highlighting how this collaboration contributes to energy-efficient practices.
MCS Scheme installer on roof

Small Scale Renewables Certification Body: MCS Appoints BAB

MCS has appointed the British Assessment Bureau (BAB) as a certification body for the installation of small-scale renewables.
Adult business man work at office with mobile phone and desktop

MFA Fatigue: How To Respond to Authentication Threats

Implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) to protect user accounts has for some years been recommended as a cyber security best practice.
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LastPass Data Breach – Are Password Managers Still Secure?

If you’re a user of LastPass, you might have noticed some rather alarming headlines in December about a security breach.
Busy Working office

Cyber Essentials vs ISO 27001 – What Are The Differences?

Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed scheme managed and maintained by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
What are the threats to Microsoft 365 and can they be countered?

Cyber Security Threats to MS 365 and How To Reduce Risks

It’s hard to imagine that a person reading this won’t have used Microsoft 365 or its desktop predecessor Microsoft Office.

24 Million Homes – the Potential Business Opportunity for Retrofitters

There is a significant demand for tradespeople who can carry out energy efficiency works (also known as Retrofit) to homes.