Rich Bayes

Rich Bayes is an experienced technology leader with a proven track record in global operations, product management, and collaboration solutions. At Liberty Technology, Rich contributed to significant business growth and a remarkable year-over-year increase of 366% in Cisco Collaboration. Subsequently, as a Senior Program Manager Lead at Microsoft, Rich was instrumental in scaling a team to meet the surging demand for M365 solutions. In multiple roles at Cisco from Product Manager to Senior Director of Product Management, Rich has focused on enhancing collaboration technologies, ensuring intuitive user experiences across the Cisco portfolio. Rich also has a background in governance and strategic planning, having served as a Governor and Vice President at Staffordshire University and its Students' Union. With a degree from Staffordshire University, Rich brings a strong educational foundation to a diverse career spanning several key industry players.