Richard Owen

Richard Stirk started their work experience in 2003 as a Sales Manager at GDS International, where they managed sales teams and exceeded sales targets. Richard was promoted to Global Business Development Director in 2007. In 2008, they joined GDS Group as a Business Development Director and later became VP MeetTheBoss TV, responsible for creating and managing the website. Richard also served as VP Events and Business Development Director, overseeing the development of over 80 market-leading events. In 2013, Stirk became the CEO of MeetTheBoss, where they facilitated digital business interactions and knowledge-sharing among executive members. Currently, they serve as the SVP Strategic Technology Partnerships at Jugo, leading strategic relationships with technology partners and driving revenue growth.

Richard Stirk attended Bristol Cathedral School from 1989 to 1996. During this time, they did not obtain a degree or specialize in any particular field of study. From 1998 to 2001, Richard Stirk attended the University of the West of England, where they received a BA Hons in English Literature. In December 2019, Richard Stirk obtained the certification of Fellow of the Association of Professional Sales from the Association of Professional Sales.