Russell Allwell
Managing Director
● I am a Board Member, Managing Director, and CEO with over a decade of international board-level experience across the food manufacturing, consumer goods and agrifood sectors, with particular expertise in leading commercial transformation, strategic planning, international expansion, acquisitions, business improvement, and cost optimisation programs.
● At board level I drive business growth and enhance profitability. I do that by building high-performing, engaged teams that consistently deliver cash and operational efficiency in line with the corporate vision and strategic goals. I also manage complex supply chains, deliver innovation, and build international customer relationships and consumer brands.
● In an executive capacity, I served as CCO (Global) at Unifrutti Group. I led global commercial strategy and brand positioning across 50 countries, managing over US$1B in sales. Previously, as SVP & MD EMEA at Driscoll’s, I grew the business to €1B turnover with 160% revenue growth in five years. At Penford (APAC), I led commercial and operational activities with full P&L responsibility. Across these roles, I consistently delivered double-digit CAGR, led international acquisitions, and drove major cost-saving and sustainability initiatives.
● Finally, I have a Bachelor of Business in Economics and Marketing and have completed executive education in Strategy Formulation and Implementation and the Executive Leadership Program at the Centre for Creative Leadership.
