Russell Yardley | |
CEO/MD/Director, Algonquin Investments | |
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Russell is a pioneer in multimedia and the internet industries. Has a science degree and studied law at the University of Melbourne. IBM gave him a sound knowledge of computer technology, management and marketing. In 1985 Russell launched his own software company.
A member of the Australian eGovernment Mission to the UK (2001) and the Australian European High Tech Tour (2002), Victorian Premier’s Task Force on Communications and Multimedia (1994-1999), Victorian Government Technology Round Tables (2000-2002), Ministerial Advisory Group for ICT (2003-2006).
Russell now drives innovation and ideas to develop a much deeper understanding of technology innovation in value creation.
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Current Experience:
CEO/MD/Director, Algonquin Investments
Previous: Founder and Managing Director, Acumentum
Marketing and Sales, IBM Australia
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University of Melbourne
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30.0 Years
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Business strategy, mentoring CEOs, getting small ICT companies investor ready
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Contribution score:(117 points)
- Contacts: 2 connections, 4 following, 2 followers
| Current : |
CEO/MD/Director, Algonquin Investments |
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| Technology Consulting | ||
| Australia, Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Working from 1978 | ||
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Brief summary :
Since selling Acumentum I have been operating Algonquin Investments providing advisory and investment. | ||
| Previous : |
Founder and Managing Director, Acumentum |
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| IT Services | ||
| Australia, Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Worked from 1985 to 2007 | ||
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Brief summary :
Worked at IBM from 1978 to 1985 then founded Decision Engineers which became Algonquin Investments which inturn invested in ASI Decision Engineers, Applied Learning, Acumen People & Productivity, Acumen Multimedia and Acumentum. | ||
| Previous : |
Marketing and Sales, IBM Australia |
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| IT Products | ||
| Australia, Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Worked from 1978 to 1985 | ||
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Brief summary :
Having been a programmer IBM gave me the oportunity to get into sales and marketing and provided outstanding management training. | ||
University of Melbourne |
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| B.Sc | |
| Australia | |
| From 1973 to 1977 | |
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Brief summary :
Majored in Meteorology and Physics and 2 years law school | |
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10215 members, 379 jobs, 894 articles, 282 questions, 935 debates, 319 idea contests.
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