Skip to main content
Home
Toggle menu

Chief in tech Menu

  • Chief in Tech Book
    • Book Executive Speakers
    • Order on Amazon (US)
    • Bulk Orders
    • International Orders
  • Chief in Tech Summit
    • Get Tickets
  • Join EWIT
  • 100 Chief Leaders
    • 2022
    • 2023
    • 2024
    • 2025
  • facebook
  • youtube

Leigh-Ann Russell

CIO and Global Head of Engineering at BNY

  • linkedin
leigh-ann-russell-leadership410b.jpg
Leigh-Ann Russell serves as Chief Information Officer and Global Head of Engineering, as well as a member of the BNY Executive Committee. In her current role, she oversees the organization’s technological and engineering strategy, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.

Before joining BNY, Leigh-Ann was part of BP’s Executive Committee, reporting directly to the CEO. As Executive Vice President, Innovation & Engineering, she oversaw the roles of Chief Scientist, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Digital Officer. In a prior role as BP’s Chief Procurement Officer, she was responsible for leading the company’s safe, ethical, and competitive supply chain operations.

Leigh-Ann’s extensive career is rooted in engineering and operations. Her previous leadership roles at BP included Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, and Vice President of Technical Functions, where she directed Process Safety, Engineering, and Operations disciplines.

Leigh-Ann Russell's leadership reflects a strong commitment to fostering innovation, advancing engineering excellence, and ensuring operational resilience.

Meet More Women in Technology Leaders

  • isabel-gomez-garcia-de-soria.jpg

    Isabel Gomez Garcia de Soria

    Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer
    L’Oréal
  • elaine-montilla.jpeg

    Elaine Montilla

    Chief Technology Officer
    Pearson
  • wendy.jpeg

    Wendy M Pfeiffer

    CIO
    Nutanix
  • neha-narkhede.jpg

    Neha Narkhede

    Co-Founder, Board Member
    Confluent
  • dana-img_7833f-4x6.jpg

    Dana DiFerdinando

    Chief Data Officer
    GE Healthcare
  • 1589538430841.jpg

    Cindy Hoots

    Chief Digital Officer & CIO
    AstraZeneca
  • praniti-lakhwara.jpeg

    Praniti Lakhwara

    CIO
    Zscaler
  • fern-johnson.jpg

    Fern Johnson

    CTO
    PepsiCo
  • download-%281.jpeg

    Fiona Tan

    CTO
    Wayfair
  • nadine-thomson.jpeg

    Nadine Thomson

    Global CTO
    Mediacom
All 100 Chief in Tech Leaders 2025
All 100 Chief in Tech Leaders 2024
All 100 Chief in Tech Leaders 2023
All 100 Chief in Tech Leaders 2022

The Chief in Tech Summit and Executive Women in Tech (EWIT) are powered by Women in Tech.

Chief in Tech

Privacy policy


sfy39587stp18