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Todd Cornell, Managing Director

From start-ups to Fortune 50 companies, Todd has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering and operations teams across the globe.

  

Before co-founding Purple Gold Partners, Todd served as Americas CIO at Allianz Partners and held divisional CTO roles at Wells Fargo and Capital One, where he led some of the world’s largest platforms. He has also been a CTO for an InsurTech start-up and a consultant and executive advisor with top-tier firms, further solidifying his expertise in technology and strategy.


Todd brings extensive global experience in recruiting, talent transformation, and third-party management, with impactful work across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, France, Mexico, and the US. He has successfully led due diligence, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and integrations in Banking, Insurance, and FinTech, driving innovation and operational excellence.


Committed to community engagement, Todd serves as a Board Member for Richmond Community ToolBank and Friends of the James River Park, where he contributes his leadership and passion for local impact. Email Todd

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Ken Jordan, Managing Director

With 30 years of experience in global financial services, Ken has built and led high-performing teams that drive innovation and deliver results on a global scale.


Before co-founding Purple Gold Partners, Ken held divisional and enterprise CIO and CTO roles at Capital One and Wells Fargo, where he led global engineering and operations functions. His leadership has spanned start-up teams and multi-billion-dollar businesses, earning his teams international recognition for excellence in digital workplace innovation, engineering, and customer experience.


Ken has deep expertise in agile transformation, cloud migration, marketing technology, digital customer experience, and third-party management. His strategic leadership has consistently delivered impactful solutions at scale.


Ken is also deeply committed to community service as the President and Board Chair of L.A.U.N.C.H for Life, a mentoring non-profit for fatherless boys. A passionate advocate for mentoring and youth development, Ken actively supports various causes to create meaningful change in his community. Email Ken


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Our Advisory Board

Shavonne Gordon

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Shavonne Gordon

Global Head of Diversity for Company and Infrastructure Morgan Stanley 

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Liza Wright

Shavonne Gordon

Shavonne Gordon

Managing Partner

Lochlin Partners


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Barb Morgan

Shavonne Gordon

Barb Morgan

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Temenos

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Toby Vernon

Shavonne Gordon

Barb Morgan

Executive Director

Richmond Community Toolbank

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