Financial institution BNY Merrill Lynch brings on board British Petroleum's former executive to take up the position of Chief Information Officer.
BNY Mellon, a leading global financial institution renowned for its technological innovation, has announced the appointment of Leigh-Ann Russell as its next Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Global Head of Engineering. Russell is set to join the bank on September 15.
Russell brings with her an impressive 18-year tenure at British Petroleum (BP), where she oversaw digital, information technology, cybersecurity operations, engineering, safety, and science. Her engineering and platforms mindset is expected to aid BNY Mellon's ongoing technological success.
In her new role, Russell will report directly to BNY Mellon CEO, Robin Vince. Vince expressed delight at Russell's appointment, praising her extensive experience and innovative approach. Russell will also serve on the executive committee at BNY Mellon.
The current CIO of BNY Mellon, Bridget Engle, is leaving the company after seven years. Engle, who has previously worked at Lehman Brothers, Bank of America, Barclays, and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp., will step down in September and leave the company later this year.
BNY Mellon recently rebranded, dropping "Mellon" from its branding. An article titled "BNY rebrands with new logo but no Mellon" by Rajashree Chakravarty provides more information about the rebranding. The new logo was introduced by BNY Mellon roughly a week ago.
Leigh-Ann Russell's professional history can be found on her LinkedIn profile, where she details her extensive experience in the industry. Russell expressed excitement about starting her new role at BNY Mellon.
BNY Mellon holds a unique position in the global financial system and is widely regarded as being at the forefront of technological innovation. The bank's appointment of Leigh-Ann Russell as its next CIO and Global Head of Engineering is a testament to its commitment to staying at the cutting edge of technology.
As BNY Mellon continues to innovate and grow, the appointment of Leigh-Ann Russell is sure to be a significant step forward in the bank's journey.
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