Russell is a senior project and change leader with more than 20 years of experience helping government and complex organisations navigate reform, improve performance and deliver practical outcomes. He specialises in organisational change, strategic communication, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation, and is known for bringing clarity, structure and a steady hand to complex work.
At Parbery, Russell supports clients on complex reform work, drawing on a background that spans Commonwealth consulting, executive leadership in higher education, and legal and compliance management in financial services. He has led enterprise-wide change and readiness work for Defence, supported strategic initiatives linked to the Defence Strategic Review and National Defence Strategy, and delivered major business and systems transformation at the Australian National University and AusIndustry.
Russell brings a thoughtful, people-centred approach to change, with a strong focus on working closely with leaders and stakeholders to deliver outcomes that are practical, sustainable and grounded in the realities of day-to-day operations. His perspective is also shaped by volunteer service as a Captain and Training Officer with the NSW Rural Fire Service, where calm leadership, clear communication and sound judgement matter.