About Richard

Richard serves as Vice President, Head of US Growth for Automata, leveraging extensive experience in scaling early-stage startups to millions in recurring revenue.

With a strong foundation in data science and life sciences from time spent at companies like Anaconda, Dataiku, and TetraScience, Richard brings tailored expertise to Automata during a pivotal time when AI is beginning to accelerate drug discovery.

His leadership is driven by a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding that success is truly about people, partnerships, and trust.

Richard graduated from Boston’s Suffolk University with a degree in Business Administration, and studied corporate finance at Georgetown University.

Outside of his professional pursuits, he is a dedicated golfer and (aspiring) runner. Richard currently resides in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

What do you like most about working at Automata…

…I’m energized by leading high-performing teams built on trust and collaboration who put the customer first. Teams that work together, win together 🤝