Richard R.

Richard R. has extensive work experience in the technology industry. Richard currently holds the position of Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) at Spendesk, a role they took on in April 2023. Prior to this, they were the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Spendesk from September 2022. Before joining Spendesk, Richard served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Financial Times from January 2021 to September 2022. Richard also has experience as the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Hotels.com from November 2019 to January 2021, and as the Vice President, Technology at Hotels.com from June 2018 to November 2019. Richard had a previous role as the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Hotwire from September 2017 to June 2018. In addition, they worked at Hotels.com as the Senior Director, Technology from November 2016 to September 2017. Richard's early career involved various positions at Sky, starting as a Development Lead for interactive TV services in 2000, and culminating in leadership roles such as Head of Software Engineering and Head of Engineering for Mobile and Interactive TV.

Richard R. graduated from The University of Salford in 1993 with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aeronautical Engineering. Prior to that, they attended The Thomas Alleynes School from 1983 to 1990, where they obtained A-levels in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, and chemistry, along with 10 GCSEs with grades ranging from A to B. Richard obtained an additional certification as an Advanced Cyber Graduate from Riot in October 2023.