Neil Rickard

Neil Rickard currently serves as an Advisor at Lionfish Tech Advisors, focusing on guiding vendors in developing effective networking products and services amidst a rapidly evolving technological landscape. With extensive experience, Neil held the position of Research Vice President at Gartner for nearly 25 years, following roles in business development and marketing at companies such as Cisco, Stratacom, and Northern Telecom. Early career experiences include positions at Timeplex Inc and GEC Telecommunications, where Neil engaged in product marketing and technical support. Neil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Nottingham.