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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

certification process

Certification Process

Take a look into the process of how to gain ISO certification with British Assessment Bureau.
iso buyer's guide

ISO Buyer’s Guide

Getting ISO certified for the first time can be confusing—we’re here to make it simple.
What is ISO

What is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?

The International Organization for Standardization standards have helped thousands of businesses. Learn about the organisation and ISO standards.
world standards day

What Could Business Look Like Without Standards?

Discover how standards shape business success this World Standards Day.
Environmental Policy Template

Environmental Policy Template

Download your free Environmental Policy template to help define your sustainability goals, meet UK compliance requirements, and align with ISO 14001.
Certification-Regulations

Certification Regulations

Requirements for obtaining and maintaining certification with Amtivo.
ISO 9001 Opens Doors

How Small Businesses Can Compete With Big Competitors

Embrace the challenges of running a successful SME with our guide to how small businesses can compete with big competitors.
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How To Check if a Company Is Legitimate

To help determine fact from fiction, we've created a guide to help you verify whether an organisation is legitimate or not.
threat intelligence policy template

Free Threat Intelligence Policy Template for UK Firms

Set out how to collect, analyse and respond to cyber threats, assign roles and support compliance.
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Implementing Multiple Standards and Reducing Audit Costs

Discover how integrating multiple standards can benefit your organisation. Reduce the cost of ISO certification by achieving various standards.
What is an integrated management system overview

What Is an Integrated Management System (IMS)? A Complete Guide

This comprehensive article explores the benefits and implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS).
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The Importance of Supply Chain Management – A Supply Chain Guide

Discover how you can strengthen your supply chain management and improve operations with our supply chain guide.