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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

tenders

Factors That Help Businesses To Win Public Sector Tenders

Explore key factors that influence success in UK public sector tenders, including realistic bids, quality systems, partnerships and ISO certification.
Business Processes

Have Your Business Processes Evolved to Stay Ahead of Today’s Risks?

Explore how UK businesses are adapting core processes to manage today’s risks, including compliance, cyber security and operational resilience.
Rules on Claims You Can Make Regarding Your Certification

Rules on Claims You Can Make Regarding Your Certification

If you're certified, this guide will advise on what you can and can't say regarding your certification.
ISO-Audit

How To Prepare for an ISO Audit

Want to know more about the role ISO audits play in the certification process? Read our guide to better understand what
Corrective Actions

Understanding Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) are key elements for quality management. Learn more about these activities and why they are important.
Windfarm in field in sunset

Climate Change Revisions to ISO Standards

Make sure that you’re aware of the changes to ISO standards regarding climate change, and what these changes mean for businesses.
What are OFIs and how to act on them

What Are Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs) and How To Act on Them

Learn strategies to identify, prioritise, and implement OFIs for enhanced organisational performance and continual growth.
Auditing a complete guide from British Assessment Bureau

A Complete Guide to Supplier Audits

Conducting effective supplier audits has emerged as a cornerstone of successful business management. But what is a supplier audit?
Certification v Accreditation what is the difference

Certification vs Accreditation: What’s the Difference?

It's essential to know how 'certification' and 'accreditation' differ, especially for businesses and professionals dealing with standards and regulations.
Workers reviewing data from a machine

What Is the Scope of My Business?

The scope of your business encompasses a wide range of elements, from strategic direction to its target markets.
14 essential leadership skills for new managers

14 Essential Leadership Skills for New Managers

New managers must hone skills like communication and delegation. Empathy and adaptability foster team trust. Continuous learning propels effective leadership.
What is plan do check act a framework for continious improvement

What Is ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’? A Framework for Continual Improvement

We explore the critical components of the PDCA framework and provide practical guidance on how to implement it effectively.