Richard Viard

Richard Viard is a seasoned professional in product development and technology with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Vice President of Product Development at District Management Group since January 2010, Richard contributes to enhancing educational practices and management techniques. Previous positions include Vice President of Product & Technology at Cause Loyalty, LLC, and Senior Vice President of Product Development at Nextcat, Inc., a pioneering platform for the entertainment industry. Additional roles involve consulting in user experience and information architecture at Rakuten USA and LinkShare, and executive production at SmartBargains.com. Richard co-founded multiple companies including Viacci Group and SmarterKids.com, and was instrumental in developing the first CD-ROM utilizing Microsoft's Multimedia PC standard at Virtual Entertainment. Richard holds an educational background from Berklee College of Music.