Rick Simonson

Rick Simonson is a C-Level Executive with extensive global experience in strategy, finance, and operations across various sectors including technology, telecom, and media. Currently serving as the Managing Partner of Specie Mesa L.L.C., Rick has held significant roles in several companies, including a member of the Board of Directors at Electronic Arts since 2006 and serving as both EVP and CFO at Nokia Mobile Phones. Rick has founded the Simonson Advisory Group, offering telecom and technology advisory services, and remains active on the boards of multiple organizations, including Couchbase and EverCommerce. Rick holds a BS in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.