Russell Reynolds Associates Hires Edward Batchelor to Strengthen Its Consumer and Technology Practices

Russell Reynolds Associates, has announced that Edward Batchelor has joined the firm as a member of its Consumer and Technology Practices, and as a leader in the Hardware and Electronics team. He is Hogan certified and will work closely with the firm’s Leadership and Succession Practice, taking part in the assessment of senior executives across leading organizations. He is based in Dallas and Austin.

“Edward brings extensive experience to our Technology and Consumers Practices, having worked closely with digital leaders, as well as CEOs, board members, and senior executives during his career. He is uniquely familiar with the challenges of digital disruption facing today’s global executives, and his expertise will help us continue to bring tremendous value to our client organizations,” said Mark Adams, leader of Russell Reynolds Associates’ operations in the United States.

With more than two decades of experience living and working in the United States, Australia, Venezuela, India, China and the United Kingdom, Edward has a successful track record of counseling global companies, and a strong network of top executive talent.

Prior to joining the firm, Edward spent six years in Sydney and Dallas as an executive search consultant and principal. During that time, he focused primarily on technology and consumer organizations and conducted executive and board searches along with international executive assessments. Prior to that, Edward was Global Head of Digital & E-Business at Humana Inc. He also served as Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Pacer International in Dublin. Earlier, Edward held a number of international executive roles at Dell Inc., including Executive Director of Sales in Xiamen, China, and executive-level marketing, e-business and services roles in Austin and New Delhi.

Ed holds a B.A. in business communications from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management.