André Richards

André Richards is an experienced professional in brand strategy and management, currently serving as Vice President at Delta Dental Plans Association since 2014 and as Principal at QuintessentialBrand since 2008. Previous roles include Vice President of Brand Strategy and Research at Marriott International from 2011 to 2014, Director of Brand Strategy and Management at AOL from 2001 to 2008, and Principal at a Brand & Marketing Strategy Consultancy in 2000. André also held the position of Vice President of Brand Strategy and Consumer Research at Digital Entertainment Network and Senior Director of Global Market Research at Marriott International between 1998 and 1999. Initial experience includes serving as Manager of Marketing Research at Levi Strauss & Co. from 1992 to 1998. André holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Walla Walla University.