Joe Russo

Executive Vice President and President – Global Networks and Technology Verizon

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

Joe Russo leads Verizon’s Global Networks and Technology organization as Executive Vice President and President, responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of its wireless network, its Fios fiber broadband service and an IP network reaching customers in more than 120 countries. He has spent over three decades at the company, starting as a Bell Atlantic intern in 1995, and held leadership roles across engineering, network operations, customer service and field operations, including a key part in developing and launching Fios. Verizon ranked No. 28 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President and President, Global Networks and Technology of Verizon; in the office since 2023 per the 10-K.
• Played a key role in the development and launch of Fios.
• Leadership roles in Core Engineering, Network Operations and Northeast Field Operations.
• Board member of GSMA and NAF.

Professional Journey

Russo earned a bachelor of business administration at James Madison University and an MBA at Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. He began at Bell Atlantic, a Verizon predecessor, as an intern in 1995.

Over more than three decades he held leadership roles across Core Engineering, Network Operations, Consumer Customer Service, Wholesale and Enterprise Service Delivery, and Northeast Field Operations, and played a key role in the development and launch of Fios, Verizon’s fiber network.

As Executive Vice President and President of Global Networks and Technology he leads Verizon’s network and technology organization. He serves on the boards of NAF, an education nonprofit, and GSMA, the global mobile industry organization.

Education

James Madison University

Bachelor of Business Administration

Pace University, Lubin School of Business

MBA