Rich Stead

Rich Stead has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Rich started their career in 2010 as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Youth Sport, where they contributed to research on youth sport and physical activity. Rich then worked as a Physiologist at the English Institute of Sport, conducting performance tests on GB rowers.

In 2012, Rich transitioned to the sports industry and became an Athlete for the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association. Rich competed on an international level and gained a deep understanding of the demands and culture of elite sport.

After their athletic career, Rich moved into the creative field and became the Agency Lead at Steadsmiths Design Agency. Rich specialized in visual identity, graphic design, brand communication, advertising, and creative direction. Rich worked with renowned magazines and transformed company websites.

In 2015, Rich took on a role as the Director of Operations at Athletes Insight, where they managed projects, developed products, and executed sales and marketing strategies.

Rich then transitioned to the e-commerce industry, starting as a Digital Strategy Consultant at DoneForMe in 2015. Rich helped businesses scale and develop their digital strategies, focusing on sales, e-commerce, customer relationships, and launching online sites and products.

Rich also held leadership positions in e-commerce at Basic Research and GOAL ZERO, where they were responsible for managing teams, developing product roadmaps, optimizing user experience, and aligning business objectives with retail partners.

Currently, Rich is serving as the Head of E-commerce at Worth Investment Group, LLC, where they lead the e-commerce operations.

Throughout their career, Rich has demonstrated strong skills in project management, product development, business development, sales and marketing, and brand development. Rich has a broad understanding of digital strategy, e-commerce, and consumer electronics/green energy industries.

Rich Stead has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. Rich also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Sport & Exercise Science, both from Loughborough University. In terms of certifications, they are a Certified Analytics & Data Specialist from DigitalMarketer, a Professional Scrum Product Owner from Scrum.org, and has obtained certifications in Google Adwords, Paid Traffic Mastery + Customer Acquisition, and Facebook Blueprint. Additionally, they have completed the Customer Discovery course from the Quantic School of Business and Technology and is a CSCS NSCA (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist). Rich also holds a Level 3 Personal Trainer certification.