Russ Morrow

Commercial Director at Commodities People

Russ Morrow has accumulated extensive work experience in various roles throughout their career. Russ currently serves as the Commercial Director at Commodities People since 2022. Russ has also established Morrow Consulting in 2006, where they act as the Managing Director. The consultancy offers sales, marketing, and general management services to ambitious companies. Russ has undertaken client projects involving strategic advisory, interim positions, marketing and sales strategies, and training courses. Some notable clients include Evanta (a Gartner Company) and ISF (Information Security Forum).

Before that, Russ worked as the Interim Brand Director for Evanta, a Gartner Company from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, they held the Vice President, Managing Director, and GM position at The 451 Group from 2013 to 2017, overseeing premier technology summits and conferences worldwide. Russ also served as the Vice President at Uptime Institute during the same period.

Furthermore, Russ held the role of Executive Director and Shareholder at Tech: Touchstone from 2008 to 2013. The company specialized in business-to-business events for the IT sector. Russ was also the Project Director and SVP at Richmond Events in 2005-2006, responsible for managing the full P&L of the Information Technology and Supply Chain portfolio of events.

Prior to that, Russ served as the Managing Director at 5th Element Publishing from 2004 to 2005, focusing on design-focused publications and events in the interiors market. Russ was a Senior Director at Gartner from 2001 to 2004, responsible for sales of the International Exhibits program across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions.

Beginning their career in 1995, Russ worked as an Event Director at United Business Media International, where they managed leading trade exhibitions such as KBB (Kitchens and Bathrooms) and Expotile. Overall, Russ Morrow's work experience demonstrates their strong leadership and expertise in sales, marketing, management consultancy, and event management.

Russ Morrow earned a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Sociology from the University of East London from 1985 to 1988. Prior to that, there is no specific information available about their education, except that they attended Queen Elizabeth VI Form in Darlington at some point. However, details such as the duration and degree obtained are unknown for this particular educational institution.

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