Jodi Russell

Jodi Russell is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in infrastructure, operations, and digital management. Currently serving as the Head of Infrastructure and Operations at Fire and Emergency NZ since October 2022, Jodi's previous roles include Manager of Digital Operations and Acting Chief Information Officer at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Jodi has also held leadership positions at Inland Revenue, the Ministry of Justice - New Zealand, and Spark New Zealand, where key projects included a Citrix environment upgrade. With a robust background at Telstra, Jodi managed cloud service optimization and program management, ensuring the successful delivery of diverse cloud solutions. Earlier roles at DEECD, Dimension Data, and InsuranceLine further demonstrate Jodi's expertise in project management, service management, and technology implementation across various sectors.