Peter Russell
About Peter Russell
Peter Russell serves as the Group Treasurer at Travelport, where he oversees global treasury operations and capital management. With over 20 years of experience in finance, he has held various roles in organizations such as Travelex, KPMG, and Deloitte.
Work at Travelport
Peter Russell serves as the Group Treasurer at Travelport, a public company, since 2014. In this role, he oversees global treasury operations, capital markets, cash management, and hedging. He is responsible for the group's strategic debt capital management, global insurance program, and pensions management. Russell reports directly to the CFO and collaborates with the Board and financial advisers to establish the most suitable capital structure for the company. He leads a treasury team consisting of five members in the UK and two in Atlanta, USA.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Travelport, Peter Russell held various finance-related positions. He worked at Travelex in multiple roles, including Group Treasurer from 2007 to 2011 and Group Financial Controller in 2013. He also served as Deputy Treasurer at Walgreens Boots Alliance from 2005 to 2007. His experience includes a role as a Treasury Consultant at Deloitte from 2001 to 2003 and as an Auditor at KPMG from 1989 to 1994. Additionally, he worked at Diageo as a Treasury Accountant, Analyst, Interest Rate and Funding Manager, and FX Risk Manager from 1995 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Peter Russell is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with KPMG. He studied Electronics Engineering at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 1986 to 1989. He completed his secondary education at The Skinners' School from 1979 to 1986. Russell has over 20 years of experience in finance, encompassing financial reporting, treasury, insurance, debt raising, and investor relations. He is also a member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers (MCT).
Leadership and Team Management
In his current position at Travelport, Peter Russell leads a treasury team that includes five members based in the UK and two in Atlanta, USA. His leadership involves guiding the team in managing the company's treasury functions effectively. Russell's role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including the CFO and the Board, to ensure that the treasury operations align with the company's financial strategies.