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Alison Russell

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Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Russell Publishing
📍 United Kingdom

Alison Russell is the co-founder of Russell Publishing, a market-leading B2B media company she led as CEO for over 28 years. Now retired, she remains influential as Chair for the Sussex Institute of Directors (IoD), where she focuses on supporting the local business community.

She is a passionate advocate for diversity in business and supports initiatives to encourage inclusivity. A classical music enthusiast, she also served on the Honorary Advisory Council for Berlioz 150, a committee celebrating the life and work of the composer Hector Berlioz.

Unique fact: Alison co-founded her boutique media company in 1992 and grew it into a market leader in the transport, pharmaceutical, and food science sectors.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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B2B Publishing
Co-founded and led Russell Publishing, a successful B2B media company specializing in print, digital content, and live events for niche industrial sectors for nearly three decades.
Local Business Advocacy
As Chair and Ambassador for IoD Sussex, she is passionate about ensuring local businesses have a strong voice and opportunities for growth within the community.
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Career

Work history

4-1992
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Russell Publishing
12-2022 - 12-2022
Retired
Russell Publishing
8-2019
Member Honorary Advisory Council
Berlioz 150
4-2020 - 1-2021
Chair of IoD Sussex
IoD Sussex
4-2015 - 3-2020
Ambassador
IoD Sussex
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