| University of the Witwatersrand, Bachelors | |
| International Relations | |
| University of Witwatersrand, Graduate | |
| International Relations |
Russell is an international telecommunications and converged media consultant currently on secondment to the NexTT Research Group as an Advisor for Special Interests, including policy and equity in the global south.
He provides management consulting and confidential services to the telecommunications industry and related sectors. In addition Russell consults on Policy, Telecoms and Media for Pearsons Partners, produces professional and academic literature on telecommunications sector liberalisation and contributes to the international trade discussion surrounding telecommunications and South - South relations.