Q&A: Ruth Harrison-Wood, Founder & CEO of Always3 Ltd
This Q&A series from Suzie Walker Executive Search shares wisdom and insights from senior leaders for the benefit of both clients and candidates.
About Ruth
Ruth Harrison-Wood is an experienced CEO and Commercial Director with strong marketing and strategy skills, and C-suite, NED, and international experience. Her breadth and depth of experience spans multiple sectors including FMCG, home improvement, construction, transportation, travel and tourism, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Ruth is the Founder & CEO of Always3 Ltd, helping businesses to become the best versions of themselves, through commercial growth and proposition, organisational change, product design, customer strategy, and everything in between. Alongside Ruth’s business, her interim Director roles have supported brilliant brands including Red Funnel Ferries, Persimmon Homes, Jollyes Petfood Superstores, The Kings Ferry, and Anglian Home Improvements.
Ruth was the Chief Marketing & Customer Officer for Oak Furniture Land, CMO - Group Marketing & Customer Director (Worldwide) for National Express, and Head of Marketing for many years at B&Q. When described by colleagues, she is said to combine, “strategic thinking, a practical focus and understanding the importance of 'taking people with you' in a period of change"
An exceptional and busy career. Ruth, thank you for joining us today.
We hope you enjoy this thoughtful and insightful conversation as much as we did.
Look out for more videos in our Q&A series in the Content Hub.
Suzie Walker Executive Search is a firm of specialist headhunters with an expert team recruiting interim and permanent senior leaders for B2C and B2B marketing, digital and technology roles in FTSE 350 and private equity-backed companies. Find out how we can support you by connecting with a Consultant below.
