As President of the Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, Russell Colbran brings decades of experience and a deep passion for local business to the role. Russell is the Managing Director of Colbran & Wingrove, the town’s longest-established building contractors. Founded in 1967 by his father, Terry, the company has been part of Eastbourne’s development for generations.
Russell joined the family business in 1996 and now runs it with his wife Judy. Together, they’ve continued to grow the company while staying true to its values of quality, reliability, and excellent customer service. Russell credits much of their success to the "brilliant" team around him, whose passion and pride in their work is something he celebrates daily.
Outside of work, Russell is a dedicated family man with two sons. He makes the most of Eastbourne’s natural beauty, often walking the South Downs and running with a local club. A keen golfer, he’s always working on shaving a few points off his handicap—when time allows!
Russell has been a committed member of the Chamber for many years and became a Director in 2017. As President, he’s proud to support both new and established businesses across Eastbourne and East Sussex. His leadership reflects his ongoing commitment to helping the local business community thrive.
