Jim Russo brings his passion for business—and golf—to the course of Altair Global’s success. As Senior Vice President, Head of Global Business Development, he’s known for building relationships and a competitive edge that makes him a powerful driver behind Altair’s growth in the U.S. region. With a deep background in global mobility and business development—not to mention his own experience of relocating from Connecticut to Arizona himself in 2001—Jim blends a strategic mindset with over three decades of experience in sales, account management, and operations.

Since joining Altair in 2011, he has become a cornerstone of the business development team, working closely with executives and mentoring junior team members to stay aligned on the fairway of success. For Jim, Altair’s success is built on more than just strategy; it’s also about the people, the culture, and the company’s can-do spirit. He has been especially instrumental in Altair’s West Coast expansion and growth into new sectors throughout his career with the organization.

Jim’s top 5 CliftonStrengths—Competition, Futuristic, Focus, Strategic, and Achiever—make him a natural in his field, always aiming to “putt” Altair’s services in the best position to meet clients’ needs. His dedication to business development is driven by a passion for “winning” (Jim’s exact word to describe it) that keeps Altair’s growth on par with its goals.

Beyond work, Jim can often be found on the golf course or visiting his parents’ guest house in his backyard. At least, that’s when he’s not relaxing on Poipu Beach in Kauai or decompressing in Charleston, South Carolina. He’s a devoted family man, sharing life with his wife of 30+ years, Tracy, two sons, James and Andrew, his new granddaughter, Isabella, and Moxie—his beloved 13-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.