Richard Okwesa

Richard Okwesa is an experienced leader in digital commerce and product management, currently serving as the Global Digital Products & Commercial Platform Lead at Hasbro since October 2021, where responsibilities include developing direct-to-consumer digital experiences and managing all phases of digital product development. Previous roles include Global Head of Digital Commerce at Vonage, where Richard reimagined the eCommerce ecosystem, and Senior Global Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Manager at Samsung Electronics, focusing on global digital appliance initiatives. Richard's extensive background also encompasses senior positions at Unilever, Panasonic, Philips, BODUM USA, and LightingByGregory, demonstrating a strong track record in digital marketing, eCommerce strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Richard holds a Diploma in Global Business from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and a B.B.A. in Operations and Production Management from Georgia State University.