Richard S. Ellert

Richard S. Ellert has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Richard S. is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (Interim) at AceAge since August 2022.

Prior to this, Richard held the position of Lean Manufacturing Expert - Head of US Operations at LEANMAP PARTNERS starting from October 2012.

Richard S. has also served as the Interim Chief Operating Officer at Associated Environmental Systems from March 2021 to March 2022.

Richard has held leadership positions in various organizations, including CEO at Ringtoys Limited from October 2008 to June 2012 and Managing Director at WAHSHING TOYS CO. LTD from 2006 to July 2008.

Additionally, they have experience in supply chain management and operations consulting. Richard served as the Director, Supply Chain - Asia at Alvarez & Marsal from 2005 to 2006, and as the Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Management at Zapf Creation from 2003 to 2005.

Furthermore, Richard has been actively involved in the toy industry, having served as the Chairman, Asia, Technical Advisory Board at INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF TOY INDUSTRIES LTD from 2004 to 2010.

Earlier in their career, Richard worked as the VP, Quality Assurance, Technical Operations at Luen Thai Holdings Limited (0311.HK) from 2001 to 2003, and as a Director at Mast Industries from 1999 to 2001.

Overall, Richard S. Ellert possesses a wealth of experience in executive leadership, operations management, supply chain, and quality assurance across multiple industries.

Richard S. Ellert obtained a Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt certification from Purdue University in 2015. In 1987, they earned a Titre d’Etudes de Commerce Général (Bachelor of Arts) in Commerce from Ecole Polytechnique de Commerce Fax in Strasbourg, France. Richard S. also attended the Strasbourg conservatory of music from 1975 to 1983, focusing on Music Theory with a specialization in oboe and piano. In addition to their formal education, Richard S. Ellert obtained a Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt certification from Purdue University in March 2016.