Andrew Russell

Based in Sydney, Andrew Russell has 20 years of experience in the finance and technology industries. Formerly CEO and Managing Director of ASX-listed SaaS technology firm, Class Limited (Class, formerly ASX – CL1), he led the business through a change strategy which included acquiring and integrating four companies in less than two years. Class delisted in February 2022 following its acquisition by Hub24 Limited. Prior to that, he was Founding Executive of REA Group Financial Services following its acquisition of Mortgage Choice.

With proven success in planning and deploying robust corporate strategies to establish new lines of business, Andrew has a strong background in identifying and implementing market entry and growth strategies.

He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), part of City, University of London; a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Macquarie University, Australia; and is a graduate of the Australian Company Directors Course. He has completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business’s ‘Innovative Technology Leader Program’ and Harvard Business School’s ‘Authentic Leadership Program’.