Chris Russell
About Chris Russell
Chris Russell serves as the Account Director, Strategic at Talend in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where he has worked since 2016. He focuses on enhancing data health and enabling effective data use for organizations to navigate regulatory and security challenges.
Work at Talend
Chris Russell has served as the Account Director, Strategic at Talend since 2016. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, he has dedicated eight years to this role. At Talend, he focuses on five strategic priorities: Quality, Governance, Democratisation, Growth, and Optimisation. His work involves helping organizations build resilient and reliable information flows, enabling effective data use to navigate regulatory, privacy, and security challenges. Over the past five years, he has assisted more than 50 companies in transitioning to data-driven organizations.
Previous Experience
Before joining Talend, Chris Russell held several positions in the technology and data management sectors. He worked as a State Manager at Experian from 2011 to 2012. He also served as an Enterprise Account Executive at EnerNOC from 2015 to 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, he was an Account Executive at NetSuite from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Business Development Manager at AFEX from 2009 to 2011 in Sydney, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Chris Russell studied Information Technology at Colac Technical College, where he completed his high school education from 1995 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to specialize in improving data health, enhancing discoverability, understandability, and value in data management. His expertise is particularly relevant in addressing the challenges of regulatory compliance, privacy, and security in data usage.
Professional Focus
In his current role, Chris Russell emphasizes the importance of data health and its impact on organizational effectiveness. He specializes in enabling organizations to navigate complex regulatory environments while ensuring that data is used effectively. His focus on Quality, Governance, Democratisation, Growth, and Optimisation reflects a comprehensive approach to data management, aiming to enhance the overall value of data within organizations.