Russel Howcroft
Russel Howcroft | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, media personality |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Panellist on ABC's Gruen, co-host of Breakfast with Ross & Russel on 3AW |
Russel Howcroft (born 1965) is an Australian entrepreneur and media figure, widely recognized for his role as a panellist on the ABC television series Gruen. He currently co-hosts the radio program Breakfast with Ross & Russel on 3AW.
Raised in Malvern, a suburb of Melbourne, Howcroft attended Scotch College. He is an avid supporter of the Melbourne Demons and has contributed to the club by serving on its board.
Career
Howcroft previously held the position of national CEO at the advertising firm George Patterson Y&R (now known as Y&R ANZ).
In February 2013, he took on the role of Executive General Manager at Network Ten, remaining in this capacity until February 2017. Shortly before Network Ten entered voluntary administration, he transitioned to a position at PwC. He earned a Bachelor of Business degree with a focus on Marketing from Monash University.
In May 2017, Howcroft was named Chair of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
Radio
Starting in September 2011, Howcroft hosted the Weekend Break program on 3AW during Saturdays. In June 2020, following John Burns' retirement, it was announced that he would join the 3AW Breakfast show. During his leadership, 3AW Breakfast was awarded the 2021 ACRA for Best On-Air Team AM.
Television
Since its inception in 2008, Howcroft has been a consistent panellist on Gruen. Additionally, he has appeared on the news and discussion program The Project. In 2019, he presented the ABC documentary series How Australia Got Its Mojo.
Business
Howcroft holds the Chair position at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and is a co-founder of The Grid Melbourne, an event designed to connect innovators and entrepreneurs, scheduled to launch in 2022. He is also Chief Creative Officer and a founding partner of Sayers Group.
Publishing
He has written three books: When It's Right to be Wrong, The Right-brain Workout, and The Right-brain Workout 2.