Peter Russell FIH

Chairman's Representative & Chief Technology Officer

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Peter works across Russell Partnership Collection as Representative of the Chairman and Chief Technology Officer. He plays a central role as part of the senior leadership team for the company in terms of managing operations, driving efficiency and delivering on business objectives. He also works as a senior consultant across a wide variety of projects and has been within the business for 12 years.

As the CTO, he is responsible for the delivering on the strategic vision of the business in terms of managing our technology infrastructure and anticipating future requirements. Peter also manages and is responsible for Russell Partnership Technology, which delivers industry leading training, learning and development programs for the hospitality industry. This is delivered through our best-in-class simulation and certification programs. He also works to discover and implement new technology to yield a competitive advantage for the collection and our clients and partners.

He regularly speaks at industry and education conferences worldwide on various topics, including AI, hospitality management, technology, sustainability and revenue management. He is also an active member of multiple associations worldwide, including The International Society of Hospitality Consultants, HSMAI, CHRIE, The Institute of Hospitality and THE-ICE.