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Sir William Russell

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Honorary Visiting Professor at City, University of London
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Sir William Russell is a prominent figure in Londons financial and cultural spheres, serving as Chair of the Barbican Centre Board and Non-Executive Director at Augmentum Fintech. A graduate of Durham University, he has over 30 years of experience in international banking with firms like Merrill Lynch and previously served as the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London.

His personal commitments are deeply rooted in civic duty and philanthropy. He is the Master of the Haberdashers Company, supporting its extensive educational and charitable work, and has previously chaired Prostate Cancer UK. In a 2023 interview, he emphasized the importance of networking and always accepting invitations, a principle he has followed throughout his career.

He served two consecutive terms as Lord Mayor, the first to do so in over 150 years, to provide stability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Honorary Visiting Professor
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Arts and Culture
As Chair of the Barbican Centre Board, he is shaping the future of one of Europe's largest and most renowned multi-arts venues.
Fintech Investment
Serves as Non-Executive Director for Augmentum Fintech, a publicly listed venture capital firm specializing in the European fintech sector, which he champions.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Honorary Visiting Professor
City, University of London
9-2023
Member of The Supervisory Board
Telelink Business Services
12-2022
Board Member
TheCityUK
5-2024
Chair
The Board of the Barbican Centre
4-2022
Non Executive Director
Augmentum Fintech
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Education
1984 - 1987
General Arts
Durham University
1978 - 1983
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Eton College
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