Wade Richardson

Wade Richardson has a strong background in finance and leadership roles. Wade is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer at PRN Vision Group, a position they have held since May 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at PRN Vision Group from January 2022 to April 2023.

Before joining PRN Vision Group, Wade worked at Zimmer Biomet as a member of the Corporate FP&A team. In this role, they were responsible for financial planning and oversaw the P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet for the $9 billion global medical device manufacturer. Wade also led strategic planning and the annual operating plan process. Their time at Zimmer Biomet spanned from March 2020 to January 2022.

Wade's previous experience includes serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for PepsiCo Hive, a new operating entity focused on emerging brands and acquisitions, from September 2018 to March 2020. Wade had full financial oversight for a $100 million P&L and led a team of 12 members. Wade also held the position of Brand Finance Director for the Water Portfolio at PepsiCo from 2014 to 2016. In this role, they managed the financial and strategic planning for a $1 billion global portfolio and led a team of 7 staff members.

Wade Richardson has a Bachelor of Arts - BA degree in Finance from Manhattanville College. Wade also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Applied Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. The specific start and end years of these educational experiences are not provided.