Richard Niedziolek

Richard Niedziolek, PhD, currently serves as a Professor of Economics & Finance at The University of Olivet, focusing on practical instruction in Economics, Financial Planning, and Corporate Financial Management. Prior to this role, Richard served as an Employment Consultant at Dutton Farm, empowering young adults with disabilities in meaningful employment. Richard's extensive experience includes positions at GM Financial, where as Executive Vice President & Global Chief Commercial Risk Officer, Richard established a global commercial credit risk framework and drove strategy in data analytics. Significant prior roles include Director of Operations for Ally Financial International Operations, where Richard led the divestiture of international operations, and President and Managing Director at GMAC Bank Polska S.A., overseeing financial products for a substantial loan portfolio. Richard holds a PhD in Business Organization & Management from Capella University, a Master of Science in Business Administration & Management from Boston University, and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics, Management, and French from Albion College, along with studies at Université Grenoble Alpes.