Russell Ferguson, Managing Director

Background

I started RFM some 23 years ago. After all that time there have been many changes but I still get the same buzz from seeing changes in domestic and international markets, keeping tabs in various marketplaces and providing practical tips and techniques to move clients from one stage to the next.

Role at RFM

As Managing Director, I am primarily responsible for the company’s sales and business development while periodically assisting in an advisory role on key projects.  I am also involved in the creation and delivery of tactical sales and marketing training programmes. I also like to keep up with technology and can send the odd email if I have my glasses on. 

Personal

We are serious about our business and very serious about our clients. But we do not like to take ourselves too seriously when we are outside the office. If I am not in the office, you will probably find me down on the tennis courts, at the gym or in the swimming pool. I also have a passion for sailing and have been on a few sailing holidays and trust me you cant always look good in a Force 5 gale! In the midst of all that sport I do think laughter is a great tonic and there is nothing better than a few laughs with friends over a glass of wine.

Recent Projects

• Independent consultant for BearingPoint, Inc to participate in the USAID project to strengthen the competitiveness of Turkish Cypriot enterprises.
  
• Head trainer for large customer service programme for leading Scottish Transport Company.
  
• Guest speaker for Women into Business seminar that provided marketing assistance and guidance.
  
• Running training workshops for event management and the marketing of food events in Wales.
  
• Marketing consultant for the mentoring of SME’s throughout the UK.

Email:         russ@rfm.co.uk