RoboBusiness 2011, Nov 2-3, 2011, Boston, MA

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Audrey Russo

President and CEO
Pittsburgh Technology Council

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Bio:

Since 2007, Audrey Russo has been serving the technology business sector for Southwestern PA as President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council (PTC). The PTC is the oldest (1983) and largest technology trade association in all of North America, with the mission to ensure the growth of a vibrant innovation economy.  Audrey has used her role to facilitate strong interaction across all business sectors of the region, as she believes economic prosperity will only occur through technology innovation and a deep appreciation for commercialization of new ideas. With a background in information technology, operations and finance, Audrey previously worked for large multi-national Fortune 500 companies (Alcoa, Reynolds Metals), as well as at MAYA Design, and in an adjunct faculty and project role at Virginia Commonwealth University. Audrey believes that creation of sustainable, vital cities are our civic imperative in achieving competitive and diverse economies. Graced with the opportunity to relocate to Pittsburgh she relishes the complexity of Pittsburgh’s physical, literal and metaphorical terrain.

Audrey serves as a member of the Governor’s Early Learning Investment Commission  and on numerous community boards including: Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh; RIDC; CityLab; Power of 32; Highmark Business Advisory Board, World Affairs Council; Vibrant Pittsburgh.

Sessions:

From Prototypes to Sales