Richard D.

Richard D. is an experienced professional in the telecommunications and messaging industries, currently serving as Vice President of Messaging GTM Strategy at Bird since March 2016, where responsibilities include addressing the evolving landscape of business communications. Previously, Richard held multiple leadership roles at Bird, including Vice President of Global Sales and VP Asia Pacific, focusing on strategic partnerships and the transition from hardware to software communications. Prior experience at Dialogue (now Sinch) from January 2009 to March 2016 involved roles such as Global Director of Carrier Relations, emphasizing the monetization of mobile operators' SMS traffic, and Business Development in the Asia Pacific region. Richard began the career as a Corporate Sales Executive at Roamfree from December 2006 to April 2008, with a focus on the online tourism industry. Richard holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, Marketing, and Business Law from the University of Otago.