Sir William Russell

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Honorary Visiting Professor at City, University of London

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Fair-minded

Good Listener

Consensus Builder

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  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 opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

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.
Civic Engagement
Demonstrated through his service as the 692nd Lord Mayor of London and his ongoing role as an Alderman for the Ward of Bread Street.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2024
Honorary Visiting Professor at City, University of London
9-2023
Member of The Supervisory Board at Telelink Business Services
12-2022
Board Member at TheCityUK
5-2024
Chair at The Board of the Barbican Centre
4-2022
Non Executive Director at Augmentum Fintech

Education

1984 - 1987
General Arts from Durham University
1978 - 1983
Education details unavailable from Eton College

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Insights For Selling To Sir William

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sir William is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sir William

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sir William move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Sir William take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Sir William

Personality Compatibility


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