Richard Ash-Simpson

Richard Ash-Simpson, MBA, is a seasoned operations executive with extensive experience in leading large-scale operations and strategic initiatives across various industries. Currently serving as Director of Operations at Amazon since September 2020, Richard has previously held multiple vice presidential roles at TechnipFMC, where responsibility included driving Lean transformation, implementing quality and safety standards, and overseeing global product strategies. Prior positions at FMC Technologies involved managing product line development and manufacturing operations, emphasizing revenue growth and operational efficiency. Richard holds a Master of Business Administration in International Operations Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with a minor in Business Administration from Tennessee State University.