Ed Richardson

Ed Richardson is an experienced media and marketing professional with a diverse background in communications consulting, account management, and sponsorship evaluation. As the founder of Free Solo Consulting Ltd., Ed provided services in digital communications and marketing strategy. Previous roles include Account Director at OMD International, where responsibilities involved strategic planning for major brands such as Carlsberg and Intel, and International Sponsorship Manager at Carat Global Management, focusing on high-profile sponsorship properties. Ed held positions at leading agencies like IMG Sports Marketing and WePlay, and most recently served as Senior Account Director for Global Strategic Accounts at LinkedIn. Ed's educational background includes a BA Hons degree in Business Studies with a focus on Marketing from the University of Glamorgan.