Patricia Russo
Patricia F. Russo | |
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Photo of Russo as member of the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee | |
| Born | Patricia Fiorello June 12, 1952 Trenton, New Jersey, United States |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Lawrence High School |
| Occupation | Chairwoman of Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Known for | CEO of Lucent Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent |
| Board member of | Hewlett 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.