Richard Knight

Executive Director at DataOrbis

Richard Knight currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Vida is Life, a South African consumer goods company specializing in personal care hair care products, since July 2024. Prior to this role, Richard Knight was the Chief Financial Officer for Smollan's Data & Technology division from April 2022 to July 2024, where significant contributions were made to the successful acquisition of Argility Technology Group. Richard Knight's tenure at Argility included notable positions such as Chief Financial Officer and Group Financial Manager, focusing on financial operations until the company was acquired by Smollan in December 2021. Earlier experience includes a role as Financial Executive at Alacrity Technologies and founding a beverage brand, Volt Energy Drink. Educational qualifications comprise an MBA from Henley Business School and multiple credentials from CIMA and Rhodes University, highlighting a strong foundation in accounting and financial management.

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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DataOrbis

DataOrbis is a leading global data management and insights company. Our purpose is to lead change by connecting people to their data. We work predominantly in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, where we enable environments where our clients and their brands can thrive. We do this by combining people, process, and cutting-edge cloud technology to facilitate and inform business decisions customized to our clients’ needs. Over the past 10 years we have become a leader in the data management industry by constantly differentiating and evolving our offerings. Our values of trust, accountability, innovation and teamwork are the absolute foundation of our business.


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51-200

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