Russell is an economist with experience across a range of methods including non-market valuation (stated preference, revealed preference, and value transfer applications), appraisal, benefits assessments, and natural capital approaches. His work at eftec has applied these methods to topics spanning the freshwater environment, terrestrial biodiversity, marine biodiversity, housing development, infrastructure, and the value of information for clients in both the public and regulated sectors. 

Russell's projects often involve working with multidisciplinary teams of academics and other experts from both inside and outside of eftec, including biologists, ecologists, marine scientists, qualitative research specialists, graphics designers, survey providers, and of course other economists.

Russell has been with eftec since 2021. He has a MSc (distinction) in Economics from UCL and studied and worked at Portland State University as a research assistant in economics. Prior to that, he was a consultant in the field of engineering for several years.