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Staff Q&A: Robert Russell - Founder and CEO

Staff Q&A: Robert Russell - Founder and CEO

Posted by Truckit on 05/11/2021

Where did you grow up? A cattle station between Charters Towers and Clermont

Favourite sport/team/athlete?  Scottish Rugby team

What does a typical day look like for you? Coffee, work, coffee, work, exercise

Favourite quote?  "Manners maketh man" and "Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat"

What do you like to do in your spare time?  Have my kids entertain me with stories

Best career lesson you've learned so far?  Teamwork is everything

Favourite food?  T-bone steak

Favourite travel spot? Charlotte Plains Hot Artesian Springs

Fun fact people may not know? Played rugby for Scotland and scored a try against Australia in the Quarter-finals of the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

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