Richard Beale

Richard Beale is an experienced media professional currently serving as Associate Vice President - Media at AT&T since August 2019, focusing on digital investment, integrity, and innovation. Prior to this role, Richard held various positions at Mindshare from November 2013 to August 2019, including Integrated Digital Account Lead for Facebook, where responsibilities included managing a team and overseeing the launch of platforms such as Instagram Stories and Facebook Watch. Richard also served as Global Digital Director at Nestlé, overseeing global trading deals and digital media training. Previous experience includes roles at Initiative, ZenithOptimedia, Nielsen, and two internships at The Coca-Cola Company. Richard holds a BA 2.1(Hons) in Marketing Management from Swansea University, completed in 2007.