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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 management review

What Is a Management Review?

Explore the crucial role of management reviews in organisational success. Understand how these structured assessments drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
The importance of ISO certification training within your organisation

The Importance of ISO Certification Training Within Your Organisation

ISO certification training is essential if your business or organisation is seeking to comply with ISO requirements or to remain compliant.
World Accreditation Day 9 June 2021

How Accredited ISO Certification Supports Sustainable Goals

The pandemic introduced shadow IT, discover how to mitigate them with expert advice and solutions from British Assessment Bureau.
World Accreditation Day 9 June 2021

World Accreditation Day 9 June 2021

Celebrated on June 9th to raise awareness of accreditation activities, World Accreditation Day was established by the IAF and the ILAC.
IAF MLA Mark

International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

Find out how the IAF's 'Multilateral Recognition Arrangement' ensures your UKAS-accredited certificates will be accepted worldwide.
Remote Auditing Guide

Remote Audits for ISO Assessments

Wondering how you can achieve ISO without on-site assessments? Remote auditing can help you do that.
Man using device

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).
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.
Business executive choosing between two different paths

Choosing a Certification Assessment Body

Is your certification assessment body accredited or not?
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?
ISO 9001 continues to be a proven business win

ISO 9001:2015 Achieved!

We've been named as one of the 1st CB's to be granted accreditation for the latest ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard.
ISO 14001 News and Updates

ISO 14001:2026 Revision – What You Need To Know

Keep up-to-date with the revisions currently being made to ISO 14001.