Richard Wokes

Director Commercial Management APAC at Sony Interactive Entertainment

Richard Wokes has over two decades of work experience in various roles within the entertainment, technology, and marketing industries. Richard currently serves as the Director of Commercial Management for APAC at Sony Interactive Entertainment since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia from 2013 to 2022, holding positions such as National Account Manager and Head of Operations ANZ. In these roles, they were responsible for partner management, customer demand analysis, system implementation, and commercial engagement with third-party partners. Before joining Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia, Richard worked at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe from 2004 to 2012, where they held roles such as Director of Sales & Operations and Sales Operations Manager. Richard was primarily responsible for game software supply, release management, and crisis management for both first-party and third-party games. Richard also briefly worked as an Information Manager at Investors in People UK in 2004 and as a Marketing/Demand Analyst at Schering-Plough from 2000 to 2003. Overall, Richard Wokes has a strong background in commercial management, operations, sales, and marketing across multiple industries.

Richard Wokes has a diverse education history. Richard began their academic journey in 1996 at Charles Sturt University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business degree with a focus on Marketing. This program lasted from 1996 to 1998.

In 2006, Richard completed a course in Project Management at The Open University, further expanding their skills and knowledge in the field.

Ten years later, in 2010, they enrolled in the Leadership Development Program offered by Cranfield School of Management. The duration of this program is not specified, so it is unclear when they completed it or if it is an ongoing commitment.

Richard's most recent educational endeavor took place from 2019 to 2020 at the University of Technology Sydney, where they pursued an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration and Management.

In addition to their formal education, Richard has also obtained several certifications to enhance and diversify their skill set. In July 2019, they completed a course titled "Take a More Creative Approach to Problem-Solving" offered by LinkedIn. Furthermore, in June 2019, they completed a course on "Writing a Marketing Plan" also offered by LinkedIn. The dates or details of their certification in Commercial Management from AGSM @ UNSW Business School are not provided.

Overall, Richard Wokes has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development throughout their career.

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  • Director Commercial Management APAC

    November, 2022 - present

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