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Meet Our Board of Directors: Renée J. James

Meet Our Board of Directors  •  April 17, 2026
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

  • A tech trailblazer, Renée rose from entry-level to President at Intel, then left after nearly three decades to found her own company
  • As Chair of the Technology Committee, she champions modernization, stronger infrastructure and security
  • Her advice: be fearless, take the risk, pursue the next role and advocate for yourself

In this series, we sit down with members of our Board to explore their careers, leadership philosophies and the experiences that shape their decision-making. From former regulators to seasoned private-sector leaders, each brings the expertise and judgment needed to help guide a global financial institution.

Renée is a pioneering technology leader who served as President of Intel, founded Ampere Computing—later acquired by SoftBank—and is now the founder and CEO of Rule42.

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