Donna A. Bucella

Donna A. Bucella is the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for 7-Eleven, Inc. In her role, she is responsible for creating and maintaining a comprehensive and robust compliance program. Her focus includes strengthening the compliance culture through policy enhancements, as well as ensuring regulatory adherence across areas such as age-restricted product sales, data privacy and supply chain due diligence.

Donna joined 7-Eleven in 2018 and brings an extensive background in legal, regulatory, compliance, strategy, risk management and national security leadership. Prior to joining 7-Eleven, Donna served as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida and held senior roles within the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security and Defense, including as the founding Director of the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center and Assistant Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In the private sector, she led compliance and risk functions for major companies, including the Education Management Corporation, Guidepost Solutions and Bank of America. A retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, Donna’s career reflects a deep commitment to national security, corporate integrity, and public service.

Donna has received numerous honors throughout her career, including the Department of Justice’s highest award, the Attorney General’s Exceptional Service Award, for her role in coordinating investigative efforts for the various United States Attorneys’ offices after the Oklahoma City Bombing. She has also been awarded the Presidential Rank Award from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Defense’s Legion of Merit.

She is currently the President and Board Member for the National Association of Former United States Attorneys. Donna also serves as a board member of Airspace Data, American Roll On Roll Off Carrier Group and Glass Aviation Holdings.

Donna holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia.