David Richardson

David Richardson is an experienced professional with a diverse background in business development, finance, and academia. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the International Business Development (IBD) Program at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley since May 2011, David has held multiple roles within the program, contributing to its reputation for providing consulting expertise to global clients for over 25 years. Prior to this, David was a Managing Director at Needham & Company and held a significant position at Bank of America as Principal, focusing on equity research sales and investment banking products. David's career also includes experience as Vice President at JP Morgan, where responsibilities included developing institutional relationships in the Middle East, and serving as a volunteer with the US Peace Corps in Mali. David holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from Columbia Business School, as well as advanced and undergraduate degrees in English from Indiana University Bloomington and Davidson College, respectively.