Kristin Russell

Kristin Russell

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Chief Executive Officer
United States

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  • CBTS
    Chief Executive Officer
    CBTS
    May 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)
    From consulting to design and implementation to ongoing maintenance and optimization, CBTS combines deep technology experience with the expertise of professionals who bring a personal approach to IT transformation.
  • Arrow Electronics
    Global President, Enterprise Computing Solutions
    Arrow Electronics
    Dec 2020 - Apr 2024 (3 years 5 months)
    Promoted to lead multi-billion dollar business providing enterprise technology (SW, Cloud, HW) solutions, services and support to channel partners worldwide. Responsible for the entire P&L including, sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Data Modul Weikersheim GmbH
    Board Member
    Data Modul Weikersheim GmbH
    May 2016 - Apr 2024 (8 years)
    Chairwomen for the Supervisory Board
  • Arrow Electronics
    President, Intelligent Solutions
    Arrow Electronics
    May 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 8 months)
    Recruited to lead billion dollar global services organization providing technical design, engineering and manufacturing of embedded compute solutions to support Edge, IoT and data center technology for customers across the globe. Identified to lead strategic, value-add growth area for the company. Responsible for the entire P&L, including sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Deloitte
    Managing Director
    Deloitte
    Jun 2014 - May 2016 (2 years)
    Hired to lead Deloitte's digital government practice for US state, local, and higher education markets. By leveraging new technologies, such as: cloud, digital, and artificial intelligence (AI), we helped public sector entities transform and improve outcomes for constituents and stakeholders. Provided eminence and targeted consulting services for public and private sector clients around digital transformation, cloud, IT consolidation, and IT strategic planning.
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    Chief Information Officer and Secretary of Technology
    State of Colorado Governors Office of Information Technology
    Feb 2011 - May 2014 (3 years 4 months)
    Appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to serve as the state's first Secretary of Technology and Chief Information Officer. Responsible for all information systems statewide supporting over 30,000 employees and $70B in financial transactions per year. Increased effectiveness of government through shared data and technology. Led the state's IT economic development strategy promoting Colorado as the headquarters for technology companies and tech workers. Appointed as the first Chairwoman of the Colorado Innovation Network (COIN) Board of Advisors.
  • Oracle
    Global Vice President - IT Service Operations
    Oracle
    Feb 2010 - Feb 2011 (1 year 1 month)
    Selected to lead the organization responsible for all of Oracle's global data centers and computing operations worldwide. Led a 700+ person organization responsible for all infrastructure services supporting in excess of 100,000 employees in over 120 countries. Provided SW hosting services (IaaS) for external, revenue generating clients and customer environments.
  • Sun Microsystems
    Vice President - Global Service Operations
    Sun Microsystems
    Nov 2007 - Feb 2010 (2 years 4 months)
    Promoted to lead 1,300 person organization responsible for the provisioning of all IT tools and services to Sun's extended enterprise, supporting nearly 45,000 employees and partners globally. Managed annual operating budget of $265M. Responsible for IT global data centers, help desk operations, program management (PMO), end user services, and all internal network, data and voice services.
  • Sun Microsystems
    Senior Director - Technical Services
    Sun Microsystems
    Jun 2006 - Nov 2007 (1 year 6 months)
    Promoted to lead 880+ person organization responsible for 7X24 Mission Critical hardware, server, networking and operating system technical support for U.S. and Canadian customers. Responsible for $65M annual operating budget, including management of leveraged partner support model. Achieved JD Power Certification for Service Delivery.
  • Sun Microsystems
    Chief of Staff and Director of Staff Operations
    Sun Microsystems
    Jul 2004 - Jun 2006 (2 years)
    Responsible for strategy, financial planning, and business analysis for $4B Americas Services business. Second-in-command to Americas Sr. Vice President and was responsible for operational goals, organizational design & development, and cross-functional business alignment. Led negotiation, review and approval of all non-standard service contracts and deals.
  • Sun Microsystems
    Director of Strategic Account Services
    Sun Microsystems
    Oct 2002 - Jul 2004 (1 year 10 months)
    Promoted to lead 82+ person dedicated field services team for Sun's most strategic accounts. Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt and helped develop preemptive services tool called Operational Risk Index for new managed services offering.
  • Sun Microsystems
    Technical Services Management Positions
    Sun Microsystems
    Jun 1997 - Oct 2002 (5 years 5 months)
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  • Yale University
    Executive Business Certificate Program, CEO/Executive Leadership
    Yale University
  • University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business
    Executive Business Certificate Program, Executive Development (Business)
    University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    BS, International Affairs, concentrations in Spanish and Europe
    University of Colorado Boulder
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    • C
      Top 100 Channel Executive
      CRN The Channel Company
      Jan 2023
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      Distribution Innovator's Award
      Global Technology Distribution Council
      Jan 2021
    • C
      Top 25 Innovator Award
      CRN The Channel Company
      Jan 2021
    • Colorado Technology Association
      Bob Newman Lifetime Achievement Award
      Colorado Technology Association
      Jan 2018
    • E
      Top Embedded Innovator by Embedded Computing Design
      Embedded Computing Design
      Jan 2017
    • C
      Top 25 Most Powerful Women by Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
      Colorado Womens Chamber of Commerce
      Jan 2015
    • S
      State Executive of the Year by Statescoop 50
      Statescoop
      Jan 2014
    • D
      Denver Business Journal CIO of the Year Award
      Denver Business Journal
      Jan 2013
    • G
      Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers
      Government Technology
      Jan 2013
    • Computerworld
      Premier 100 IT Leader by Computerworld
      Computerworld
      Jan 2012
    • S
      Tribute to Women (TWIN) Award Winner
      Silicon Valley YWCA
      Jan 2009
    • D
      Forty Under 40 Award Winner
      Denver Business Journal
      Jan 2009
    • C
      Inclusive Leader Award
      CRN The Channel Company
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