Elisa Cottingham

Elisa Cottingham serves as Director of Data, Insights, and Governance and Business Data Executive for Consumer & Small Business Banking at Truist. She leads a team delivering analytics solutions across the full spectrum—from data management and governance to advanced practices like model development and deployment—supporting enterprise-scale analytics strategies for consumer and small business banking. Her work ensures that architecture and data foundations are future-forward and business-centric so the organization can unlock the full potential of data and analytics innovations.

With 15 years of experience in banking and payments and a degree in Economics, Elisa has a proven track record of using analytics and strategic insights to solve complex business challenges. She is passionate about driving improvements that matter—optimizing performance through informed decisions and translating data into actionable strategies that move businesses forward. Elisa combines deep expertise in analytics with a passion for translating insights into actionable strategies that move organizations forward and prepare them for the future with intelligent solutions.

Beyond her technical leadership, Elisa is committed to building strong teams and mentoring future analytics leaders. Her purpose is clear: to lean in and help others realize improvements for themselves and the organization. By aligning governance, architecture, and analytics with emerging technologies, Elisa is shaping a future where data analytics accelerates value creation responsibly and at scale.