Russell Nelson

Russell Nelson is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel for North America Businesses at McKesson since May 2015, where leadership of legal teams spans the United States, Canada, and a UK-based Global Sourcing Operations organization. Prior roles at McKesson include Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel for US Businesses and Assistant General Counsel for McKesson Medical Surgical. Russell's legal career began at Price Waterhouse LLP, followed by positions at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP, and The Home Depot as Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel. Russell holds a JD from the University of Georgia School of Law and multiple Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.