Background
Russell, Mervyn Keith was born on November 12, 1940 in Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. Son of Williams James and Cecilia Margaret (Martin) Russell.
international marketing executive
Russell, Mervyn Keith was born on November 12, 1940 in Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. Son of Williams James and Cecilia Margaret (Martin) Russell.
Hand and machine typographer Wilson & Horton, Auckland, 1956-1966. Taxi proprietor United Taxis, Papakura, 1966-1968, managing director, 1968-1970, Cecilia Shoes Ltd., Papatoetoe, 1970-1980. Sales manager Morrow Taylor Ltd., Auckland, 1980-1987.
General manager Deejays Ltd., 1987-1990. Sales/marketing/export manager Hollywood Shoes Ltd., 1990-1992. President Harson International International, since 1994.
Managing director Russell Agencies, since 1992. Consultant footwear The Warehouse, Auckland, 1992-1994.
Publicity officer National Party, Papakura, 1972-1975. Board directors Papakura Primary School, 1975-1983. Lay preacher, elder New Zealand Presbyterian Church, Papakura, 1963-1994.
Member Rotary (international youth director 1973-1974).
Married Audrey Emma Davidson, October 26, 1963. Children: John, Brian, Terry, Paul.