Busey Bank announces Director of AI, Data Science and Insights

With the continuing emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven strategies in finance, Busey Bank announced Adrianne Bernini as its first-ever Director of AI, Data Science & Insights, effective Monday, April 6.

In her role with Busey, Bernini is tasked with formulating, communicating and executing the strategic and responsible use of enterprise data and AI/ML technologies 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.

Bernini 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,” Chan 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), Bernini has also served in data science and corporate strategy roles with Dick’s Sporting Goods, General Nutrition Centers, Inc., TrueSense Marketing and PNC Financial Services Group.