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Scott Russell

Chief Executive Officer at NICE
Since January 1, 2025
Age
51 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science from Federation University Australia and a postgraduate degree in Business from Deakin University at Geelong Campus, Australia.
Tenure
Began serving as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2025, succeeding a long-tenured predecessor and advancing the company’s focus on digital and AI transformation.

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Awan Roy
Vice President, Head of NICE India GTC
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Barry Cooper
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Beth Gaspich
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About

Scott Russell is the Chief Executive Officer at NICE, having assumed the role on January 1, 2025, as part of a leadership transition that marked a new phase in the company’s evolution.

With over 25 years of experience in the enterprise software industry, he built an impressive career with 14 years at SAP, where he held key roles including Global Chief Revenue Officer, Chairman of SAP North America, and President of Asia Pacific Japan, among others.

His academic background, which includes a Bachelor's in Computer and Information Science and a postgraduate degree in Business, has supported a career marked by significant achievements in digital transformation and revenue growth.

At 51 years old as of 2025, his diverse experience across major companies such as IBM, PwC, and SAP underpins a leadership style that is both energetic and focused on leveraging technological innovation for continued growth.

$NICE Performance Under Scott Russell

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
SAP Global Chief Revenue Officer / Member of the Executive Board N/A Led global sales, partners, and customer engagement; oversaw $31 billion in revenues; spearheaded cloud transformation
SAP Chairman of SAP North America / Chairman of Multiple Business Units N/A Held senior leadership roles
SAP President Asia Pacific Japan N/A Served as President for the region
Qualtrics (SAP-acquired) Board of Directors N/A Served as a board member
IBM Various roles (unspecified) N/A Worked at IBM
PwC Various roles (unspecified) N/A Worked at PwC