Russell Jones

Russell Jones is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both sports officiating and marketing. As a Soccer Referee for PGMOL since November 2021 and with The Football Association since January 2014, Jones has officiated matches across various leagues while also serving as a Referee Tutor and coordinator for grassroots referee promotions in Hertfordshire. In the marketing sector, Jones held significant roles at Carlsberg Group and Diageo, achieving notable performance and growth, notably as VP of Core Beer Marketing and Marketing and Innovation Director for Russia & Eastern Europe. Jones's career also includes directorships in brand management at emap, where success was achieved in extending key brands across multimedia platforms. Educated at the University of Cambridge with a degree in economics, Russell Jones combines a strong background in strategic leadership with expertise in sports officiating.