


About
About
Russell & Stellar is your global growth partner in the premium spirits industry.
Russell & Stellar is your global growth partner in the premium spirits industry.
Russell & Stellar is your global growth partner in the premium spirits industry.
We act as your external commercial team to support ambitious spirits brand expansion, market entry, and distribution growth worldwide. For local curious distributors we act as a trusted partner seeking standout additions.
We act as your external commercial team to support ambitious spirits brand expansion, market entry, and distribution growth worldwide. For local curious distributors we act as a trusted partner seeking standout additions.
We act as your external commercial team to support ambitious spirits brand expansion, market entry, and distribution growth worldwide. For local curious distributors we act as a trusted partner seeking standout additions.
What we do
What we do
We guide and empower ambitious spirits brands and curious distribution partners on their journey of international discovery and success
We guide and empower ambitious spirits brands and curious distribution partners on their journey of international discovery and success
We guide and empower ambitious spirits brands and curious distribution partners on their journey of international discovery and success
We guide and empower ambitious spirits brands and curious distribution partners on their journey of international discovery and success
More than a consultancy, we’re a global network of market insiders, seasoned brand builders and growth strategists with deep local roots and a shared passion for discovery.
More than a consultancy, we’re a global network of market insiders, seasoned brand builders and growth strategists with deep local roots and a shared passion for discovery.
More than a consultancy, we’re a global network of market insiders, seasoned brand builders and growth strategists with deep local roots and a shared passion for discovery.




We uncover stories, shape connections,
and build momentum that lasts.
We uncover stories, shape connections, and build momentum that lasts.

We uncover stories, shape connections, and build momentum that lasts.



Services
Services
For ambitious
spirits brands
For ambitious
spirits brands
For ambitious
spirits brands
For ambitious
spirits brands
We take bold spirits on a journey. Crafting smart market strategies, pairing them with the right partners, ensuring a smooth landing, and fueling their growth with sustained momentum.
We take bold spirits on a journey. Crafting smart market strategies, pairing them with the right partners, ensuring a smooth landing, and fueling their growth with sustained momentum.
We take bold spirits on a journey. Crafting smart market strategies, pairing them with the right partners, ensuring a smooth landing, and fueling their growth with sustained momentum.
We take bold spirits on a journey. Crafting smart market strategies, pairing them with the right partners, ensuring a smooth landing, and fueling their growth with sustained momentum.
Brand playbook
Brand playbook
Brand playbook
Brand playbook
Your brand, ready for launch.
Your brand, ready for launch.
Your brand, ready for launch.
Market playbook
Market playbook
Market playbook
Market playbook
Your next big market-found and mapped.
Your next big market-found and mapped.
Your next big market-found and mapped.
Distributor / Importer identification & agreement
Distributor / Importer identification & agreement
Distributor / Importer identification & agreement
Distributor / Importer identification & agreement
The right partner makes all the difference-let’s find yours.
The right partner makes all the difference-let’s find yours.
The right partner makes all the difference-let’s find yours.
Launch support
Launch support
Launch support
Launch support
Launch with impact-drive availability, visibility & activation.
Launch with impact-drive availability, visibility & activation.
Launch with impact-drive availability, visibility & activation.
Growth & expansion support
Growth & expansion support
Growth & expansion support
Growth & expansion support
Your brand is live-now let’s make it stick.
Your brand is live-now let’s make it stick.
Your brand is live-now let’s make it stick.
Services
Services
For growth-minded distributors
For growth-minded distributors
For growth-minded distributors
For growth-minded distributors
We help forward-looking distributors spot high-potential international brands, structure win-win partnerships, and launch them with clarity and confidence.
We help forward-looking distributors spot high-potential international brands, structure win-win partnerships, and launch them with clarity and confidence.
We help forward-looking distributors spot high-potential international brands, structure win-win partnerships, and launch them with clarity and confidence.
We help forward-looking distributors spot high-potential international brands, structure win-win partnerships, and launch them with clarity and confidence.
Portfolio strategy & brand matching
Portfolio strategy & brand matching
Portfolio strategy & brand matching
Portfolio strategy & brand matching
Spot the gaps-find brands that fit and fuel your portfolio.
Spot the gaps-find brands that fit and fuel your portfolio.
Spot the gaps-find brands that fit and fuel your portfolio.
Brand partner agreement & deal support
Brand partner agreement & deal support
Brand partner agreement & deal support
Brand partner agreement & deal support
From shortlist to signature-secure your next standout brand.
From shortlist to signature-secure your next standout brand.
From shortlist to signature-secure your next standout brand.
Brand integration & growth support
Brand integration & growth support
Brand integration & growth support
Brand integration & growth support
Smart onboarding. Strong launch. Built to stick.
Smart onboarding. Strong launch. Built to stick.
Smart onboarding. Strong launch. Built to stick.





Partners
A proven
track record.
A proven
track record.
A proven
track record.
A proven
track record.
We bring a global network and almost a century of combined experience, driven success for diverse brands. From start-ups to market leaders icons. In different regions around the globe and across all relevant categories. Our experienced team has built and supported brands for many of the leading players in the global spirits industry.
We bring a global network and almost a century of combined experience, driven success for diverse brands. From start-ups to market leaders icons. In different regions around the globe and across all relevant categories. Our experienced team has built and supported brands for many of the leading players in the global spirits industry.
We bring a global network and almost a century of combined experience, driven success for diverse brands. From start-ups to market leaders icons. In different regions around the globe and across all relevant categories. Our experienced team has built and supported brands for many of the leading players in the global spirits industry.



A selection of iconic brands and global spirits leaders our partners have worked with and helped grow.
A selection of iconic brands and global spirits leaders our partners have worked with and helped grow.
A selection of iconic brands and global spirits leaders our partners have worked with and helped grow.
Local experts.
Global reach.
Local experts.
Global reach.
Local experts.
Global reach.
Local experts.
Global reach.
Russell & Stellar operates through a trusted network of regional partners. Each one is an experienced industry professional with deep local insight and global ambition.
Russell & Stellar operates through a trusted network of regional partners. Each one is an experienced industry professional with deep local insight and global ambition.
Russell & Stellar operates through a trusted network of regional partners. Each one is an experienced industry professional with deep local insight and global ambition.



Rudy Stol
Rudy Stol
Rudy Stol
Founder & Partner Europe
Founder & Partner Europe
Founder & Partner Europe


Tal Nadari
Tal Nadari
Tal Nadari
Partner, USA & Canada
Partner, USA & Canada
Partner, USA & Canada



Victor ten Wolde
Victor ten Wolde
Victor ten Wolde
Partner Asia Pacific & Europe
Partner Asia Pacific & Europe
Partner Asia Pacific & Europe



Mauricio De Tuya
Mauricio De Tuya
Mauricio De Tuya
Partner, LATAM
Partner, LATAM
Partner, LATAM
Coming soon
Coming soon
Coming soon
Partner, Middel-east & Africa
Partner, Middel-east & Africa
Partner, Middel-east & Africa
Let's talk
growth
Let’s connect. Whether you’re looking to scale your brand or grow your portfolio, we’re here to help you move forward. Strategically, globally, and with confidence.

Let's talk
growth
Let’s connect. Whether you’re looking to scale your brand or grow your portfolio, we’re here to help you move forward. Strategically, globally, and with confidence.

Let's talk growth
Let’s connect. Whether you’re looking to scale your brand or grow your portfolio, we’re here to help you move forward. Strategically, globally, and with confidence.

Let's talk
growth
Let’s connect. Whether you’re looking to scale your brand or grow your portfolio, we’re here to help you move forward. Strategically, globally, and with confidence.
