Russel Howcroft is one of Australia’s most recognisable advertising minds and media personalities.

Best known for his long-running role as a panellist on ABC’s Gruen, Russel has spent decades at the top of Australia’s advertising and media industries. He’s the former CEO of Y&R Brands Australia and New Zealand, has held senior roles at Network Ten and PwC, and currently co-hosts Melbourne’s 3AW Breakfast.

He also co-hosts the popular podcast The Rest Is Entertainment: Australia. Sharp, funny and endlessly opinionated, Russel has built a career figuring out what makes Australians buy, watch, listen and pay attention.