IEEE Fellow Mary Ellen Randall has been elected as the 2025 IEEE President-Elect. She will officially assume the presidency on January 1, 2026, pending final approval by the IEEE Board of Directors during the IEEE Board Series in November.
As a champion for IEEE, Randall’s dedication for the organization runs deep. She has held numerous leadership positions, including IEEE treasurer, Director of IEEE Region 3, Chair of IEEE Women in Engineering, and vice president of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities. In 2016, she founded the IEEE MOVE program, aimed at providing disaster relief and promoting STEM education—a testament to her commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
As a member of the IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society, Randall has earned multiple prestigious accolades, including the 2020 IEEE Haraden Pratt Award for outstanding volunteer service.
Randall is no stranger to innovation. She founded Ascot Technologies in 2000 in Cary, North Carolina, where she serves as the award-winning CEO. Her company focuses on developing enterprise applications that leverage mobile data delivery technologies, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the tech world.
Before launching Ascot, Randall enjoyed a successful career at IBM, where she held various technical and managerial roles in hardware and software development, digital video chips, and test design automation. She also managed a range of international projects, showcasing her ability to lead on a global scale.
As Randall prepares to step into her new role, we’re eager to see the positive changes she will bring to the IEEE community as a whole. For additional details on the election results, including the newly elected IEEE-USA president-elect and IEEE Technical Activities vice president-elect, don’t forget to check out the full annual election results.
