John Russo

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About John Russo

Passionate, driven & always positive. A results focussed empathetic leader that continually explores effective methods to improve business practices to ensure growth in revenues and achieve maximum market opportunities. Fearless, emotionally intelligent and people orientated with a proven successful method of over achieving. 100% energy 100% of the time. Successful CEO, GM, Operations Manager and Sales/Training Manager with Senior sales, marketing and people management skills. Extensive broad based experience having represented some of the most respected National and International brands coupled with a proven track record in creating, managing and executing brands from inception to widely distributed highly recognised brands. Extensive general management knowledge, skills and experience in sales, marketing, product, commercial and customer relationship management. A proven performer, running national and divisional business units complemented by a strong understanding of strategic and tactical planning, marketing, highest level negotiation and financial management. Specialties: Company Management and restructure, distribution and logistics, manufacturing, importing and exporting, raw material and product sourcing, re-branding, high level negotiation, business development, financial management, marketing and brand management, strategic planning, high level sales management and customer relationship management/building/retention and reactivation. John Russo There is a famous quote from Walter Gretzky, father of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, that goes "skate where the puck is going, not where it's been,"