
Richard is a well-known brand visionary and global marketing and business strategist in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Following his graduation from The University of Connecticut with a BA and The Robert H.
Smith School of Business at The University of Maryland with an MBA, his has spent 25+ years launching over 75 brands and companies, including many medical breakthroughs. He began his career rise at GlaxoSmithKline and later joined Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, where he became known for his launch and turn-around expertise. Following these experiences, Richard joined the consulting and agency/communications side of the business, where he extended his global marketing experience and is often turned to as an industry thought leader in Brand Strategy & Commercialization, Global Brand Development, Pre-launch & Launch planning, Brand Revitalization and Marketing Excellence.
Today, he is well on his way to developing his 3rd successful business as Managing Partner of 1 Global Partners, a leading-edge pharmaceuticals and life sciences consultancy. In addition, he serves on several profit and not-for-profit executive boards and brings his business expertise into the classroom as an Associate Professor of Business at The University of The Sciences.