Patricia Russo

Patricia F. Russo
Born
Patricia Fiorello

(1952-06-12) June 12, 1952
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Alma materGeorgetown University
Lawrence High School
OccupationChairwoman of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Known forCEO of Lucent Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent
Board member ofHewlett Packard Enterprise, Arconic

Patricia F. Russo (born June 12, 1952, in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American businessperson. Russo is most widely known for having served as chief executive officer of Lucent Technologies, and its successor, Alcatel-Lucent, a large communications equipment manufacturer. As of 2020, she serves on the board of directors of General Motors, Merck & Co., and Arconic, Inc. She serves as chairwoman of the nonprofit organization, Partnership at Drugfree.org. Prior to the split of Hewlett-Packard into two companies in 2015, Russo served as lead independent director. She now serves as chairwoman of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Forbes Magazine rated Russo tenth on its List of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2006.