Richard M. LaBonte

Richard LaBonte is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in brand strategy and marketing across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Brand Strategy and Marketing at Benson Hill, Richard LaBonte drives corporate brand strategy and stakeholder engagement. Richard LaBonte also contributes as an Advisory Board Member for musx, providing insights into product and brand strategy. Previously, as Chief Product Officer at Lantos Technologies, Richard LaBonte aligned product vision with commercial efforts in the audiology sector. Other roles include Senior Vice President of Audience Engagement at Brighton Agency, Director of the Global Wearables Business Unit at HARMAN International, Chief Commercial Officer at D'Addario & Company, and founder of Music Valet. Richard LaBonte holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.