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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

Ventilation requirements

What Ventilation Requirements Mean for Installers

PAS2035 and PAS2030 have introduced mandatory ventilation assessments and upgrades – find out more on theses recent changes.

What the 2021 Autumn Budget Means for ‘Green’ Installers

Find out how the 2021 Autumn Budget impact green installers and the renewable energy industry.
How the healthcare industry can fight cybercrime

How The Healthcare Industry Could Combat Cyber Risks

How healthcare fights cyber threats using encryption, training, and risk assessments to protect patient data.
How to achieve PAS 2030

How To Achieve PAS 2030 Certification

Becoming PAS 2030 and Trustmark accredited opens up significant revenue streams for installers, including government grant funding.
Does my business need a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

When Do You Need a Data Protection Officer?

A Data Protection Officer helps organisations to meet their regulatory obligations in relation to the processing and handling of personal data.
PAS 2030 update

PAS 2030 Update – ECO Funding for Installers

Discover the latest updates on PAS 2030 and how it impacts eco-funding opportunities for installers.
What-is-personal-data-under-GDPR

What Is Personal Data Under GDPR?

Get up to speed on GDPR, key definitions and what you need to do to correctly process sensitive information.
Coding computer data depth of field

The Worst Data Breaches in History

We explore the worst data breaches that have happened, what their impact has been and the biggest fines issued under GDPR.
Emotet Takedown Cybercrime

Emotet Taken Down – Business Cyber Security and the Future

With Emotet gone, businesses can relax - but staying vigilant against evolving cyber threats is still vital.
EU Flag

How Will Brexit Affect Your Business’ Cyber Security?

How Brexit affects your business’s cyber security and GDPR compliance and how to stay prepared.
SSIP

What Is the Purpose of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP)?

For those in the construction sector, demonstrating appropriate levels of health and safety management is practical, professional and mandatory.
Office picture

Total Quality Management Vs Quality Management Systems

TQM and QMS both represent popular approaches to enshrining quality into the efforts of organisations worldwide. But how do they compare?