Russell Drummond is an economist specialising in developing and applying evidence to better understand the costs and benefits of actions and policies across a range of topics and sectors, including the freshwater and marine environments, terrestrial biodiversity, marine biodiversity, housing development, infrastructure, and the value of information.

He has led 18 projects for clients in both the public and regulated sectors since joining in 2021, often working with multidisciplinary teams of academics and other experts from both inside and outside of eftec, including biologists, ecologists, marine scientists, qualitative research specialists, graphics designers, survey providers, and other economists. Russell has used methods including non-market valuation (stated preference, revealed preference, and value transfer), appraisal, benefits assessment, natural capital approaches, focus groups and other forms of public engagement, targeted interviews, and stakeholder consultations.

Prior to eftec, Russell had three years of consulting experience in engineering. He holds a MSc in Economics with Distinction from UCL (London, UK), a BSc Engineering from Colorado School of Mines (Colorado, USA), and a Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Resource Economics from Portland State University (Oregon, USA).