David Russell

David Russell is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in mentoring, management consulting, and insurance. Currently, David operates as the Business Owner of R2 Mentoring & Coaching, providing guidance to leaders on personal growth and potential realization. As Chairperson of The Bridge International, a consulting team in Australia, David specializes in strategy and leadership. Additional roles include Board Member at the Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia, focusing on support for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents, and Director of the Advisory Board at the South Australian Government Financing Authority. David’s previous experience includes serving as Chief Executive of Insurance at RAA, where significant business growth and award-winning customer service were achieved, along with Board membership at the Insurance Council of Australia and advisory positions with the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand. David holds an MBA from the University of Adelaide and has completed executive programs at prestigious institutions such as Columbia Business School and London Business School.