As Vice President of Distribution Business Development for A+E Networks, Richard oversees strategy, product development and operations for the deployment of advanced media products through cable, satellite and telco affiliates.  His areas of responsibility include VOD, TV Everywhere and interactive television.  Under Richard's leadership, A+E brands including A&E, History and Lifetime have built a number of the market's most robust on-demand offerings and become leading sources of transactions in their respective on-demand categories.  He also played a critical role in the development of iTV initiatives that led to A+E's recognition in 2010 for "Best iTV Program" by DISH Network and "Most Significant Newcomer" at the TV of Tomorrow Show.  Richard serves as a key participant in negotiations with A+E's distribution partners surrounding advanced media products and is also at the forefront of advanced advertising initiatives such as dynamic ad insertion.

Richard joined A+E Networks in August 2005 serving as Manager, VOD Marketing.  Prior to joining A+E Networks, Richard worked for Fujisankei Communications International, a subsidiary of FUJI Television, Japan's highest-grossing and top-rated broadcast network, where he served as Manager of Business Development.

Richard received a BA in Japanese Studies from Bucknell University and an MBA in Finance from New York University.