kate russell

Kate Russell, born on May 22, 1968, in Harpenden, England, established her career in technology journalism in 1995. She gained early television experience with her family in ‘Johnny Ball Games’ and later appeared on ‘Fish and Chips’ on Nickelodeon. Russell transitioned to technology-focused presenting with ‘Chips with Everything’ on The Computer Channel, which was later renamed .tv. She also served as both a reporter and producer for CNBC Europe and has made appearances on GMTV and The Pod Delusion. Her consistent reporting on the Webscape segment of the BBC technology show ‘Click’ has made her a familiar face to international audiences on BBC News and BBC World News.

Throughout her career, Russell has maintained an active presence in print media. She writes the ‘Tech Traveller’ column for National Geographic Traveller magazine and previously contributed to Web User and the Original Volunteers website. As an author, Russell has published multiple books. Her first non-fiction work, ‘Working the Cloud’ (2013), provides guidance on utilizing the internet for business. She has also ventured into fiction, releasing ‘Elite: Mostly Harmless’ (2014), a science-fiction novel funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. This was followed by ‘A Bookkeeper’s Guide to Practical Sorcery’ (2016), a children’s fantasy novel, also supported by a Kickstarter for its audiobook.

Russell is an awarded professional in the technology sector. She was recognized in Computer Weekly magazine’s list of ‘One of the Top 50 most Influential Women in UK IT’ multiple times and received the ‘Best Individual Technology blog’ award at the UK Blog Awards. Beyond her media roles, Kate Russell is an accomplished keynote speaker and conference host, addressing topics such as Women in Tech, diversity, crowdfunding, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. She lectures in educational institutions and serves on the BCS Influence Board, advising the Chartered Institute of IT in the UK.