Russell Watson

Russell Watson is a Global Commercial Director with extensive experience in business development, student recruitment, and marketing within the higher education sector. They have held positions such as Commercial Director for QS Enrolment Solutions EMEA, where they focused on maximizing student recruitment and enrolments, and Marketing and Recruitment at Imperial College Business School, where they significantly contributed to annual revenue. Russell also competed as a full-time athlete representing New Zealand in beach volleyball, alongside roles in corporate development and project management. Currently, they serve as the Global Commercial Director for QS Quacquarelli Symonds, helping universities enhance their student recruitment and enrollment strategies. Russell holds a Bachelor of Tourism Management from Victoria University of Wellington.