Rich Coombes

Rich Coombes has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as Co-Founder & Head of Commercial at Kaddy since 2019. At Kaddy, they played a key role in creating a B2B platform for the beverage industry. Rich also co-founded and served as Director at Batlow Cider Co., a craft cider company, from 2010 until 2021. Additionally, Rich was a Co-Founder & Director at Capital Brewing Co., a craft beer brewing company, from 2015 to 2019. Prior to their entrepreneurial ventures, they worked in corporate advisory at Investec Bank Australia from 2008 to 2010 and in equity capital markets at UBS Investment Bank from 2004 to 2008. Rich's expertise and experience span across different sectors within the beverage industry.

Rich Coombes attended the University of Sydney from 2001 to 2004. Rich earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) degree, with a double major in Economics. Additionally, their studies included courses in Econometrics, Finance, Psychology, and Japanese.