Richard Ritter has extensive experience in finance and controlling, currently serving as SVP and Head of Finance & Controlling Business Group After Sales at Rieter since September 2017. Prior to this role, Richard held various positions at Sulzer Ltd from May 2008 to May 2017, including Head Finance of Sulzer Chemtech Ltd and Controller roles. Richard also contributed to academia as a lecturer in cost accounting and financial analysis at ZHAW School of Management and Law from January 2008 to December 2009. Earlier career experiences include working as a Financial Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers AG and as an Assistant at Global Event Management. Richard's educational qualifications include a Swiss CPA from Akademie für Wirtschaftsprüfung and a Master of Arts in Political Science and Financial Accounting from the University of Zurich.