Busey Announces Director of AI, Data Science & Insights

With the continuing emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven strategies in the banking industry, Busey Bank welcomed Adrianne Bernini as its first-ever Director of AI, Data Science & Insights recently.

 

In her role with Busey, Adrianne is tasked with formulating, communicating and executing the strategic use of enterprise data and responsible implementation of AI/ML models to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency and transformative productivity. She will collaborate with data analysts across the company to ensure innovative initiatives align with corporate financial goals while supporting data-driven decision-making across all business units.

 

Adrianne worked closely with Busey Chief Financial Officer Chris Chan at FNB Corporation from 2019-2025, where she served as the Director of Data Science & Insights for the company. She left FNB in May 2025 and most recently held the position of Enterprise Analytics Transformation Director at Huntington Bank before joining Busey.

 

"Having worked with Adrianne for many years, I have seen her successfully deploy AI, data science and quantitative modeling across the enterprise to drive revenue growth, client engagement and operational efficiency,” Chris said. “At Busey, she will bring deep experience, proven leadership and specialized expertise to responsibly expand the ways AI and data transform our workflows and enhance how we serve our clients."

 

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Science in Applied Statistics and a BS in Industrial Mathematics from Clarion University of Pennsylvania (PennWest University), Adrianne has also served in data analytics and corporate strategy roles with Dick’s Sporting Goods, General Nutrition Centers, Inc., TrueSense Marketing and PNC Financial Services Group.