Russell Sheldon is a Board Adviser, NED, and former COO/CTO/CIO with more than 25 years' experience helping leadership teams and investors build future-proof operating strategies that beat the investment case. He focuses on revenue growth, profit improvement, and efficiency-driven performance in complex, fast-moving environments. He works with boards, executive teams, and private equity firms across the deal cycle, particularly where value creation depends on rapid growth, operational complexity, digital enablement, and strong risk management. His approach is pragmatic and outcomes-led, grounded in real delivery experience that includes two PE exits. Alongside his advisory work, Russell is a non-executive director at a top 30 UK university, where he provides clarity, constructive challenge, and governance that strengthens performance over time.