Antony Russell

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About Antony Russell

By 2030, at least 14% of employees globally could need to change their careers due to digitization, robotics, and AI advancements. I asked ChatGPT what AI can’t replace – it gave me a lengthy list – but one that is easy to summarise. Jobs that require human judgement and decision making, jobs that require social and emotional intelligence, jobs that require complex and nuanced communication, and jobs that require creativity and innovation. Great managers are and will continue to be hard to come by. I am a strong, empathetic leader driven to equip my teams with the tools, resources, information and support they need to succeed. I am a networker, a relationship builder, a crafter of creative solutions, and an effective communicator. I have enjoyed a range of positions in the sales, education, product development and management space across my career. Over that time, I have learnt that you can teach skills, but you can’t teach attitude. I strive to be the leader that can take people on the journey to success – the positive voice in the room – the reasoned decision maker with an ability to maintain team unity and composure and achieve business goals, even when the wheels are falling off. My personal and professional experiences have taught me the following about myself: I can successfully scale a business and increase market share rapidly - Decisions are guided by a commitment to customer experience - I deliver on immediate and future-focused strategies with clarity and effectiveness - Strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging their insights is key I can align, lead and nurture high-performing, industry leading teams - I identify talent, cultivate skills and build confidence - I equip my teams with the tools, resources and knowledge to excel - I build a strong culture to enhance collaboration and boost efficiency Professional Skills Leadership | Team Development | Product Management | Strategic Planning | Business Development | Change Management | Thought Leadership | Strategic Expansion | Brand Development | Relationship Management | Operational Efficiency | Innovation | Process Optimisation | Product Development | Business Scaling | Strategic Expansion | Market Analysis | Campaign Development | Coaching & Mentoring | Sales Growth