Russell Smith

Russell Smith is an experienced project development advisor and executive with a career spanning over four decades, primarily at BP, where roles included Vice President of Global Projects and Vice President for Project Developments in Asia Pacific. Currently serving as a Project Development Advisor at Airhive, Russell also holds directorial positions at This is Agency and ET Fuels, focusing on brand advocacy and decarbonization initiatives. Throughout various roles, expertise has been demonstrated in major capital investment projects, project appraisal, and strategic advisory, particularly in the energy sector. Academic qualifications include a degree in Geology from Swansea University and project management training from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.