Chris Russell

Informing the Modern Recruiter through RecTech Media News, Podcasts and Webinars. Job board operations expert. Recruitment Technology influencer, content creator, advisor, consultant.

Chris Russell is a prominent figure in the recruitment technology industry, known as the "mad scientist of online recruiting".1 As the Managing Director and Lead Consultant at RecTech Media, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field.2

Career Background

Chris Russell's career in the recruiting industry spans over two decades, beginning in 1999 during the dot-com boom.1 After graduating with an M.I.S. degree from PACE University in New York, he embarked on a journey that would see him wear multiple hats in the industry:

Vendor
Candidate
Practitioner
Thought leader
Consultant

This diverse experience has given him a unique perspective on the recruiting ecosystem.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Russell's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create several successful ventures:

AllCountyJobs: Founded in 2000, this network of local job board sites served the Northeast region and reached over 100,000 monthly visitors.1
Jobs in Pods: An innovative tool featuring audio interviews with employers and their employees, which gained traction with major clients like Intel, Walgreens, and Sodexo.1
CareerCloud: A popular career content company that Russell later sold.1

Current Role at RecTech Media

As the Managing Director of RecTech Media since December 2015, Chris Russell's responsibilities include:

Informing and empowering modern recruiters through articles, podcasts, and other media.2
Helping recruiting tech vendors with lead generation and brand awareness.2
Hosting the RecTech Podcast, which features interviews with industry executives and startups.3
Organizing RecTech Live virtual events to educate recruiters.2