Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Barnet

MHC Russell Esq MBE DL FCT

Appointed : 2006

Martin Russell provides education in the ways of wholesale financial markets to a range of institutions and firms in London and beyond. He became a banker and later a corporate treasurer, and has served with the Regular, Reserve and Cadet Forces. A family man, each of his sons is an officer in the Regular Army, and his daughter a Reservist.

Martin was awarded a MBE in the 2024 New Years Honours List for services to the community in the London Borough of Barnet.

Further information about the London Borough of Barnet can be found at http://www.barnet.gov.uk .

Rededication of two restored war memorials, North Finchley: 23 October 2026

The Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Zahra Beg, and RDL for Barnet, Mr Martin Russell MBE DL

Mr Martin Russell MBE DL, Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Barnet, attended two ceremonies marking the rededication of two restored war memorials commemorating Great War losses among tram and bus personnel at North Finchley.

For information on the Railway Heritage Trust and War Memorials can be found here

Vision RT celebrates its fifth King’s /Queen’s Award for Enterprise : 21 October 2026

The Vision RT team

Martin Russell , Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Barnet, had the pleasure to present the King’s Award for Enterprise to Vision RT at a ceremony at their London headquarters. After a short speech Martin officially handed the award to Dr Norman Smith, CEO, representing Vision RT.

Dr Norman Smith receives the KAE award from Mr Martin Russell

The 2026 King’s award was given in recognition of the invention of MapRT, which uses surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) to improve treatment planning.