Andrew Richard

Andrew Richard has a diverse work experience in various industries. Andrew is currently serving as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Opry Entertainment Group since 2022. In their previous role as a Senior Financial Analyst at Gibson Brands, Inc. from 2019 to 2021, they led financial planning and analysis for the company, including cash flow modeling, management reporting, and corporate development. Prior to that, Andrew worked as a Vice President in Equity Research at Wolfe Research, LLC and Deutsche Bank, covering the US automotive sector. Andrew also has experience in product planning at Cadillac and investment banking at Credit Suisse and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. Andrew began their career as a Business Analyst at Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson.

Andrew Richard's education history begins with their high school education at Casady School, which they completed from 1998 to 2002. Andrew then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics and History from Vanderbilt University, where they studied from 2002 to 2006. In 2004, Andrew Richard attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for a short period, focusing on microeconomics and entrepreneurship. In 2005, they also participated in The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth's Tuck Business Bridge Program.

Andrew Richard pursued further education by attending The Wharton School, where they completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance and Strategic Management from 2010 to 2012.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Andrew Richard has obtained several certifications from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). These include the Series 87 - Research Analyst (Regulatory Administration / Best Practices) certification obtained in March 2018, the Series 86 - Research Analyst (Analysis) certification obtained in January 2018, the Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law certification obtained in November 2017, the Series 7 - General Securities Representative certification obtained in October 2017, and the Series 79 - Limited Representative - Investment Banker certification obtained in August 2012.