Richard Nelson Cho, CFA

Head of US Product at Skit

Richard Nelson Cho, CFA has extensive work experience in various industries and roles. Richard Nelson is currently the Head of US Product at Skit, where they are responsible for driving the adoption of next-generation voice AI chatbots in contact centers across multiple verticals. Prior to this, Richard worked as a Consultant at Growing Abundance Mindsets, providing strategic guidance and advice.

Richard's previous experience includes their role as Group Vice President at Gartner, where they led the development of Gartner Peer Insights, an enterprise-grade crowdsourcing platform. Richard Nelson also worked at Bridgewater Associates as a Senior Investment Associate, leading a team focused on portfolio construction and asset allocation strategies. At Time Warner Cable, Richard served as a Director, leading the product development of next-generation features. Richard Nelson has also worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, leading consulting engagements for clients in the telecom, high-tech, industrial, and media sectors.

Earlier in their career, Richard worked as a Teacher at Brooklyn Technical High School, where they taught mathematics and physics. Richard Nelson also gained experience as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lehman Brothers.

Throughout their career, Richard has demonstrated expertise in driving innovation, developing enterprise platforms, and delivering strategic solutions to clients. Richard Nelson'sdiverse experience spans industries such as finance, technology, telecommunications, and education. Richard holds a CFA designation, highlighting their proficiency in investment management and financial analysis.

Richard Nelson Cho, CFA began their education at Hunter College High School, where they obtained their High School Diploma from 1988 to 1994. Richard Nelson then enrolled in New York University from 1994 to 2000, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics. Following this, Richard attended Harvard University from 2001 to 2003, where they obtained an AM degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics. In terms of certifications, they received the Certified Scrum Product Owner certification from Scrum Alliance in January 2016. Additionally, they are a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), although the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.

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  • Head of US Product

    December, 2021 - present