Brian Russell Promoted to Vice-President of Product

Systel announced today that Brian Russell has been promoted to Vice-President of Product.

In his new role, Brian will lead and oversee Systel’s Product team, driving the company’s product vision and strategy, with a mandate to bring breakthrough innovation products to market and actively manage its embedded and rackmount product lines. Brian will also join Systel’s Executive Leadership Team.

“Brian has had significant experience and success leading advanced development and product management teams throughout his career and we are excited to have him lead the Product team at Systel,” said Vimal Kothari, CEO. “A strong product focus is an integral part of Systel’s growth strategy and we have a great group of dedicated people who are focused on bringing the right products and capabilities to market to support our customers and their missions.”

“I greatly appreciate Systel’s confidence in my ability to lead and grow an amazing product team, and I am extremely excited at the opportunities and challenges,” said Brian. “We have an amazing team at Systel and I look forward to working together to strategically bringing cutting-edge technology to our customers at the right time in the marketplace. One team one fight!”

Brian joined Systel in July 2022 as Senior Director of Product Strategy and Development. He is a retired Army Aviator where he served as a CH/MH-47 Chinook pilot in both the conventional Army, and Special Operations communities. He has served in a variety of roles throughout his over 30-year career in government and industry, with a strong focus on product development and management.