Russell serves as Chief Information Officer at Hagerty (HGTY). Russell oversees Hagerty's data and technology strategies, building the product and IP stack, and the safeguard of customer information. In this role, he is also responsible for leading Analytics and Data Science, Cyber & Information Security, Corporate Systems, Network and Infrastructure Management, and Data and Storage Management.

Prior to Hagerty, Russell was a member of the General Motors Financial Leadership Team, serving as the Head of Strategy & Growth for OnStar Insurance. He was responsible for strategy formulation and management, including organizational planning, leading strategic initiatives, M&A, partnerships, transformation, enterprise data, B2B relationships, and overall portfolio management.

Before General Motors, Russell served as CEO & President of Dark Capital, a privately held technology holding company, and its worldwide operating subsidiaries. During his tenure, Russell spearheaded innovation in Artificial Intelligence, Information and Communications Technology and Internet of Things technologies to serve the insurance and transportation markets under the Imprezzio and OmniPark brands. Under Russell’s leadership, the company was named the #1 mid-sized business to work for in the Inland Northwest and recognized as a Top 25 Insurtech by CIO Applications.

Russell’s background also includes both business and technology leadership roles, serving companies such as Taylor Corporation, State Farm Insurance and Plymouth Rock Assurance.
Russell received his B.S. from Eureka College and Master’s from the University of Idaho.