Richard is a global travel and travel technology leader with 20 years experience spanning multiple travel sectors including air, hotel, tour operators, cruise lines, GDSs, vacation rentals, global travel agencies, OTAs and corporate booking tools. He has built a diverse career while working for marquee companies such as American Airlines, TravelClick and Sabre.

Richard’s responsibilities at Sabre included business development and partner management across the U.S., Europe and AsiaPacific markets. He then joined TravelClick where he earned Presidents Club recognition while leading an Internet marketing sales team focused on the hospitality sector. While serving as President at LeisureLink, he managed all facets of the company’s operations, ranging from customer acquisition, call center, account management, marketing, business development and product.