Richard Cole

Richard Cole is a highly experienced professional in analytics and marketing optimization, currently serving as the Manager of Marketing Models at College Avenue Student Loans since January 2017. With a rich background as a Senior Consultant in Data Science, Richard has led teams and projects across various industries including retail, broadcast, banking, and healthcare. Notable previous roles include Director of Consumer Insights and Advanced Analytics at QVC, where Richard centralized analytics teams and implemented effective risk and fraud processes, and SVP of Marketing Optimization at Bank of America/MBNA, focusing on analytics and modeling for banking marketing strategies. Richard holds a Ph.D. in Applied Statistics from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Southern Methodist University.