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 (CEO) of Lucent Technologies, and its successor, Alcatel-Lucent, a large communications equipment manufacturer.
She currently 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 as 10th on its List of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2006.