Russell Newton

Russell Newton operates as the Senior Manager of Information Security at AvidXchange, Inc. since August 2021, focusing on Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), as well as Identity and Access Management (IAM). Prior to this role, Russell served as the Senior Manager of Operational Risk, where responsibilities included conducting risk assessments and managing payment processes. Previously, as the Director of Operational Risk & Information Security at Aquesta Bank, Russell led the team in ensuring secure IT service delivery and conducted enterprise risk assessments while collaborating with regulatory bodies. Russell's experience also includes serving as a BSA Officer at NewDominion Bank and holding legal positions within various district attorney's offices. Russell obtained a Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Appalachian State University.