Russell Smith​​​​

People and Performance Manager

Russell Smith​​​​ - People and Performance Manager at Sweet Projects

Russell heads up our People and Performance function, leading HR, recruitment, and learning & development. Through mentoring, coaching and a positive outlook to tackling challenges, he empowers people to reach their full potential.

Appointed to senior positions at PeopleScout, Midas Group, and EE, he has played instrumental roles in growing the organisations he has worked for through innovative recruitment and resourcing strategies. With over 20 years experience, his ability to build high-performing teams, refine recruitment practices, and develop strong onboarding processes is second to none.

A pivotal figure in our team, Russell achieves industry-leading results through close collaboration with senior stakeholders, managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams, and driving continuous improvement across businesses.