Richard Velazquez

Richard Velazquez has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Richard has held leadership positions in companies such as The College Board, Amazon, Sound United, PepsiCo, NSHMBA-Seattle Chapter, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Ford Motor Company, Porsche AG, and Honda R&D Americas. Throughout their career, Richard has demonstrated expertise in marketing, branding, innovation, and product management. Richard has been involved in strategic planning, team management, brand development, and launching new products. Richard has also been actively engaged in diversity and inclusion initiatives, mentoring, and community involvement.

Richard Velazquez has a strong educational background. Richard holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, which they received from 2001 to 2003. Richard'sMBA focused on subjects such as Global Management, Management of Technology, Strategy, and Marketing. Before pursuing their MBA, Richard obtained a B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Arts, from 1990 to 1994. Prior to their college education, Richard completed their high school education at Edward R. Murrow High School, where they received a High School Regents Endorsed Diploma in 1990. Alongside their formal education, Richard has also obtained several certifications. In 2018, they completed the certification program in Executive Decision Making from LinkedIn. Additionally, in 2023, they earned certifications in Content Strategy for Marketers, Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader, How to Think Strategically, Create a Go-to-Market Plan, and How to Master Your Executive Presence, all from LinkedIn.