Russ Kenyon
Guiseley,Leeds
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic partnership development, revenue growth strategies, and global market expansion. Proven track record in client relationship management and P&L management, driving significant sales growth. Adept at business administration and employee management, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.
Resourceful and adaptable Director with 20 years of experience in financial oversight, scheduling, bidding, protocol development and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organisation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director of Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
Getsona.com
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Created Partnership model, building from ground up
- Created over £4m of new business ARR & over £4m of new business pipeline since inception
- Building relationships with CRO, CCO & Partners teams to Refer, Resell & Integrate our WFM Products and vice versa
- Global targets and prospects working across multiple time zones
- Technical and commercial discovery lead
- Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
Owner/Founder
KPI Kenyon Property Investors
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Launched our family property investment business.
- Invested and procured property.
- Resale of procured properties.
- Investment in new schemes
- Working with other partners to re-fit/rebuild where required.
- 1 year timeframe achieved.
VP of Commercial (Partnerships & Sales) Global
Wagestream
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Leading the entire commercial division with full strategic and P&L responsibility
- Responsible for bringing on partners such as Workday, Allocate, Visa, Worldpay & ADP
- 1000 Clients Won including over 75 NHS Trusts, Bupa, Virgin, Asda, Pizza Express & More
- Implemented our Enterprise sales structure and hired a full key accounts division
- Directly reporting to the Co-Founders & a member of the UK SLT Structure
- Created our partnership programme & hired a team to manage the process
- Commercial leadership taking the UK business from 50k ARR to 20M ARR
- Influenced market position by developing impactful branding strategies.
- (Exit after Series C Funding)
Managing Director
Optilead - Part of Capita Group
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Leading the software/digital business with full strategic and P&L responsibility
- Moved the business from £3.5m ARR to £5m ARR in 18 months and increased profit by 20%
- Supported the business through GDPR & various process transitions
- Secured new FTSE 100 business clients
- Implemented strategy, structure, process & governance
- Redefined the pricing structure and introduced long term contracts
- (Headhunted into next role)
Group Digital Sales & Service Director
Johnston Press
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Headhunted back into Johnston Press after 15 years away
- Responsibility for the future digital strategy of the organisation
- Building a digital business plan to utilise the 400 strong sales team & the 20 strong operations unit
- Re-selling for partners such as Google, Facebook & many more with full P & L responsibility
- Guidance, Target & Budget management across UK & NI
- 15% digital growth YOY during my tenure – Article below
- Https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/growth-in-digital-sees-johnston-press-swing-back-to-profit-1-8681350
- (Exited after Restructure)
VP Of Sales UK/Ireland
Livingsocial.com
12.2010 - 09.2016
- Local, Events, Travel, B2B, Non Standard Digital.
- Responsible for 3 Directors, 10 Managers & 115 Salespeople
- Full P & L responsibility for the 2013/2014/2015 business strategy rollout
- Guidance, Target & Budget management, Non Standard Digital Platform Launches - Stampede, Amplifier & Affiliate Partnerships CPC, CPM, CPA digital.
- (Exited after Company buy out)
National Sales Director & Business Development Director
Myjobgroup.co.uk
02.2006 - 12.2010
National Team Director – Ad Agencies
Job Opportunities Magazine
04.2001 - 02.2006
Telesales, Field Sales Team Manager
Sheffield Newspapers
07.1996 - 04.2001
Telesales & Field Sales Representative
Matthews Office Furniture
06.1994 - 07.1996
Education
9 GCSE Grades A-E -
All Saints RC School
Sheffield 01.1989 - 01.1994
Skills
- Strategic partnership development
- Revenue growth strategies
- Global market expansion
- Client relationship management
- Sales growth strategies
- Business administration
- Employee management
- Business growth acceleration
- P&L management
- Enterprise sales optimisation
- Sales team leadership
- Digital Growth
- Revenue forecasting
- Market analysis
References
References are available on request
Interests
I am an active participant playing sports including football, cricket & golf, I also have season tickets with my two boys to watch Sheffield Wednesday.
Timeline
Director of Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
Getsona.com
07.2024 - 11.2025
Owner/Founder
KPI Kenyon Property Investors
10.2022 - 11.2025
VP of Commercial (Partnerships & Sales) Global
Wagestream
09.2019 - 10.2022
Managing Director
Optilead - Part of Capita Group
01.2018 - 09.2019
Group Digital Sales & Service Director
Johnston Press
09.2016 - 02.2018
VP Of Sales UK/Ireland
Livingsocial.com
12.2010 - 09.2016
National Sales Director & Business Development Director
Myjobgroup.co.uk
02.2006 - 12.2010
National Team Director – Ad Agencies
Job Opportunities Magazine
04.2001 - 02.2006
Telesales, Field Sales Team Manager
Sheffield Newspapers
07.1996 - 04.2001
Telesales & Field Sales Representative
Matthews Office Furniture
06.1994 - 07.1996
9 GCSE Grades A-E -
All Saints RC School
01.1989 - 01.1994