Richard Neinast

Richard Neinast has a diverse work experience, starting from their role as Director of Strategy at Kraft Baking Companies in 1992. Richard then worked as Director of Marketing and Manufacturing Finance at Warner Lambert and Pfizer. In 2003, they joined Cadbury Adams and later Cadbury Schweppes as Vice President Commercial Finance and Strategy, and then as VP Finance, Commercial and Strategy. In 2006, Richard became the CEO of their own company, Neinast Consulting, LLC. Richard also held positions as North Region Vice President Finance and Regional Vice President of Finance at Sealy, Inc. and Sealy Mattress Company respectively. Finally, Richard retired and worked as a consultant from 2016.

Richard Neinast attended the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1974 to 1980. During their time there, they obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Richard'sareas of focus included production, management science, and finance.