About Us

Empowering Leaders, Building Cultures

We are the trusted partner for organizations striving to align leadership, strategy, culture, and teams for sustained success. Through actionable frameworks, certified tools, and expert facilitation, we create pathways to high performance, enabling leaders and teams to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

At Russo Leadership, we empower companies to navigate each growth stage confidently.

Our Mission

To help organizations build high-performing leaders, strengthen teams, and execute strategies that drive measurable business results.

Our Vision

To be the go-to partner for companies committed to improving leadership, enhancing team performance, and achieving sustainable growth.

Meet Our Founder & CEO

Nayli Russo (PharmD, MBA)

Nayli Russo is passionate about building resilient, people-centered organizations. Her journey—from pharmacy to strategic leadership—reflects a unique blend of determination and a commitment to growth that she brings to each client relationship. Born in Los Teques, Venezuela, Nayli’s path is a testament to her belief in the power of clarity, empowerment, and intentional growth.

Nayli holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, an Executive MBA, and certifications in Strategy Execution, HR Management, Lean Six Sigma, and DiSC Behavioral Analysis. As the former Vice President of People & Strategy for the Pittsburgh Pirates, she led cultural initiatives like the company’s first Leadership Academy and employee resource groups, driving not only post-COVID growth but a deeper alignment of values and outcomes. Her approach to leadership development, rooted in radical candor and purposeful growth, has fostered meaningful, sustained success

Believing that leadership is an art akin to conducting a symphony, Nayli sees each client’s potential as a unique composition. Through Russo Leadership, she partners with leaders to bring clarity, alignment, and growth to their organizations—guiding them to achieve results with purpose and resilience. Every client relationship reflects her unwavering commitment to transformation, inviting leaders to step into their full potential and drive lasting cultural impact.

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