Richard Dillio

Richard Dillio has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Richard currently holds the position of Senior Director of Industry Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association, starting in March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the VP of Business Development, Games (Research) at Magid from October 2021 to March 2023.

Richard also has experience as a Senior Vice President of Research at NP Strategy Group from January 2020 to October 2021. Before that, they worked at the Entertainment Software Association as the Director of Research and Member Relations from May 2016 to July 2019, and as a Manager of Research from October 2014 to May 2016.

Richard's earlier work experience includes roles such as Lead Writer at iVEDiX Inc. from June 2013 to October 2014, Graduate Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology from September 2012 to May 2013, Terminal Operator at NuStar Energy L.P. from August 2010 to the present, and Mechanic at AMF from August 2007 to August 2010.

Richard began their career in the US Navy as a Fire Controlman, serving from August 1999 to August 2005. Overall, their experience showcases a progression in leadership and expertise within the industry.

Richard Dillio's education history begins in 2000 when they attended the US Navy Fire Control School, where they pursued the field of study in Rolling Airframe Missile & Phalanx CIWS, and received a degree as Fire Controlman 2nd Class. Following this, from 2006 to 2007, they attended Monroe Community College, obtaining an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Richard then progressed to the University of Rochester from 2007 to 2010, where they achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English/Writing. Lastly, from 2012 to 2013, Richard pursued and successfully completed a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Communication and Media Technologies at Rochester Institute of Technology.