Russell Childerley
About Russell Childerley
Russell Childerley serves as the Head of Business Intelligence & Practice Analysis at Linklaters, where he has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in business intelligence and reporting, he has held various roles at Linklaters and previously at Shearman & Sterling, contributing to the development of high-performance teams and the firm's data strategy.
Current Role in Business Intelligence
Russell Childerley serves as the Head of Business Intelligence & Practice Analysis at Linklaters since 2018. In this role, he leads three departments across global Finance, focusing on performance analytics, data visualizations, and reporting systems. His responsibilities include shaping and leading the firm's data strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Childerley has extensive experience at Linklaters, having held multiple positions over a span of 15 years. He began as a Management Accountant in Finance Systems & Reporting from 2001 to 2003, followed by roles as Business Analyst - Group Reporting, Business Reporting Consultant, and Business Reporting & Analysis Manager. He also served as Senior Business Intelligence & Practice Analysis Manager before his current position.
Early Career Background
Before joining Linklaters, Russell Childerley worked at Shearman & Sterling as a Management Accountant for 10 months in 2000-2001. He also gained experience at TOPRA - The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs, where he worked as an Assistant Accountant from 1997 to 2000. This early career experience laid the foundation for his expertise in finance and business analysis.
Leadership and Team Development
Childerley is known for establishing high-performance teams that deliver continuous improvement aligned with business strategy. He actively participates in several internal mentoring schemes to foster talent within Linklaters, demonstrating his commitment to developing talent and nurturing diversity and inclusion within the organization.