Richard Gardiner

Rich Gardiner leads Thrive’s global marketing operations, with responsibilities spanning the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

Before joining Thrive in July 2022, Rich served as Chief Marketing Officer for Edge Technology Group, where he was instrumental in building the brand and growing revenues for the global IT service provider by more than 37 percent over five years. Prior to Edge, Rich held various strategic marketing, branding, and communications roles at General Electric. He has also served in account management and creative positions at advertising agencies from Main Street to Madison Avenue.

Rich holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication & Public Relations from Boston University. He lives in Bedford Hills, NY with his wife, their two children, and their dog, Doug. In his free time, Rich likes to spend time with his family, illustrate, race motorcycles and sports cars, and compete in obstacle course races.