Ria Rua

Ria Rua is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercial strategy and business operations. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Commercial Strategy at Squarespace since August 2023, Ria previously held key positions at Meta, including Business Operations Manager and Program Manager for WhatsApp Business Messaging. Prior roles at Facebook included Program Manager for the Deal Desk at Workplace from Facebook. Ria's career began at RapidRatings as Client Success Director and Client Services Manager, followed by positions at PepsiCo as Associate Finance Manager in Mergers and Acquisitions, and earlier as an MBA Finance Intern. Experience also encompasses roles at Nexant and internships with Nike and Angostura Limited. Ria holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Yale University and an MBA from Yale School of Management.