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Russell Leighton

Observer · DISC type ci
SVP Finance & Operations at Insight Enterprises, Inc.
📍 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Russell Leighton is the SVP of Finance and Operations for Insight EMEA, leveraging over 30 years of experience in finance and strategy. A Chartered Accountant and graduate of Sheffield Hallam University, he plays a critical role in strategic planning, operational performance, and sponsoring key business transformation projects across the region.

Outside of his professional duties, Russell is an avid supporter of Manchester City Football Club. He also champions social causes, using his platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion and to celebrate and raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in recognition of Pride Month.

He has been instrumental in the transformation of Insights EMEA business, where he has worked for over two decades.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
SVP Finance & Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Russell shows up

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Curious
Assertive

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Russell cares about

Strategic Transformation
Serves as an executive sponsor for strategic projects that have successfully modernized key business processes and tools at Insight.
Financial Performance
His core responsibility is managing and monitoring the financial and operational performance across Insight's entire EMEA business segment.
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Career

Work history

8-2000
SVP Finance & Operations
Insight Enterprises, Inc.
2-1997 - 8-2000
Audit Manager
KPMG
9-1994 - 2-1997
Various
Barber Harrison & Platt
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Education
1990 - 1994
BA Accounting & Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Education details unavailable
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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