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Russ Isaac

Collaborator · DISC type si
Head of Data - Financial Management Group at Macquarie Group
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Russ is a data and transformation leader with over 25 years of experience in global financial services, notably at Macquarie Group. He specializes in data strategy, financial management, and technology to deliver measurable transformation. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of South Wales and recent certifications in AI.

Outside of his corporate career, Russ served in the British Armed Forces. This background likely contributes to his disciplined approach to execution and building high-performing teams. He has a foundational expertise in Lean Six Sigma, which he applied in both consulting and corporate roles.

Unique fact: Before his career in finance, Russ served in the Royal Air Force, earning a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Head of Data - Financial Management Group
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Russ shows up

Fair-minded
Example Driven
Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Priorities

Topics Russ cares about

Agentic AI
Recently completed a course on this topic from DeepLearning. AI, expressing interest in its structured design patterns for reflection, tool use, and planning.
Data Strategy
His career focus is on unlocking value by blending data, financial management, and technology, turning complexity into clarity for organizations.
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Career

Work history

12-2019 - 8-2025
Head of Data - Financial Management Group
Macquarie Group
3-2016 - 11-2019
Global Head of Group Regulatory Reporting
Macquarie Group
9-2011 - 2-2016
Group Data Officer - Financial Management Group
Macquarie Group
5-2009 - 9-2011
Principal Consultant
Evolve Partnership
2-2006 - 4-2009
Lean Six Sigma Leader & Master Black Belt
GE Capital
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Media appearances

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Education
Education details unavailable
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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