Russell Borthwick

Chief Executive @Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber Of Commerce

Aberdeen, GB

Born and brought up in Aberdeen, Russell came home to head up the Chamber of Commerce in 2016 after a period of more than 20 years living and working in the ‘other’ North East…. of England. During this time, he worked on a number of key development and regeneration projects that supported the reinvention of that region’s economy. Immediately before returning, Russell was managing partner of a global marketing agency network based in Newcastle. Prior to this he had a spell as regional managing director for Reach plc’s North East of England newspaper and digital division after founding and growing media, research & communications agency, Press Ahead, over a ten year period. Chambers of Commerce sit at the heart of local business communities across the UK and beyond. Offering unrivalled expertise, networks and connections and bringing thousands of companies of every size and sector together to thrive and grow.Russell represents AGCC and its members on various Boards and development forums including Opportunity North East, VisitAberdeenshire and the Regional Economic Strategy group to help realise the aims of the Chamber and his personal passion for making the North East Scotland an even better place to live, work, study, visit, invest and do business. Creating a place we can be proud of for future generations. AGCC is known for doing and not just talking. The ‘go-to’ place when positive action is needed, getting things done and ensuring good stuff happens. Delivering results and making a positive difference for the business community of the Aberdeen city region. Achieving collectively what we could not individually.You can find out more at