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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

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Understanding Data Breach Causes & Response Strategies

Protect your organisation and customers from data breaches. Discover breaches happen and why they are on the rise.
UK - Respond to Data Breaches

How ISO 27001 Can Help Businesses Respond to Data Breaches

How your organisation responds to and prevents data breaches is crucial. Discover how ISO 27001 can streamline and fortify the process.
Cyber Security Report Whitepaper

Why Hackers Aren’t The Greatest Threat to Your Security

Mark Nutburn has put together an incredible investigation into the true cyber security risks facing your organisation, and what you can
Ransomware attacks increasingly target incident response

Ransomware Attacks Increasingly Target Incident Response

Ransomware attacks are becoming more destructive and even in some cases setting out to destroy data to belittle victims.
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Buyer Beware: The Importance of UKAS Accreditation

UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) are officially appointed by government to be the UK’s sole National Accreditation Body (NAB).
what to look for in a managed service security provider (MSSP)

What To Look For in a Managed Service Security Provider (MSSP)

Many organisations increasingly turn to Managed Service Security Providers (MSSP) to overcome challenges around securing networks without exceeding budgets.
The latest on ISO 45001

UKAS Assessment

Here at BAB, we're accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Here we talk you through a recent UKAS assessment.
World Environment Day

How ISO 14001 Can Strengthen Your Environmental Strategy All Year, Not Just on World Environment Day

ISO 14001 helps organisations go beyond World Environment Day with consistent systems to manage environmental impact, legal obligations, and performance.
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Choosing a Certification Assessment Body

Is your certification assessment body accredited or not?
ISO 27001 Information and Security Management

TalkTalk Issued Record Fine of £400k

TalkTalk have been issued with a record fine of £400,000 by the ICO following their large scale data breach in 2015.
How to prevent ransomware

How To Prevent Ransomware

Modern ransomware is among the most dangerous malware ever created. Countering it requires organisations to deploy defence in depth.
Budget for ISO Certification

Budgeting for ISO Certification

If you're researching the costs of ISO certification, hopefully you're sold on the benefits. But how much does it really cost?