Matthew Richards
About Matthew Richards
Matthew Richards is the Chief Marketing Officer at Aqua Security, where he focuses on securing cloud native applications. He has held various marketing leadership roles, including positions at Datto, ownCloud, and IBM, and has an educational background in Engineering Sciences and an MBA from Dartmouth College and MIT Sloan School of Management.
Work at Aqua Security
Matthew Richards serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Aqua Security, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global brand management, creative direction, communications, competitive intelligence, demand generation, field marketing, and product marketing. His leadership focuses on enhancing Aqua Security's market presence and ensuring effective communication of its cloud-native application security solutions.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Prior to joining Aqua Security, Matthew Richards held various significant marketing roles. He was the Chief Marketing Officer at Datto, Inc. from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to the company's marketing strategies. Before that, he served as VP of Product Marketing at Datto, Inc. for one year. His experience also includes working as VP of Products and Markets at ownCloud and as Sr Director of Product Marketing at CA.
Educational Background
Matthew Richards earned a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at the MIT Sloan School of Management, obtaining an MBA with a focus on New Product and Venture Development from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he completed a BA/BE in Mechanical Engineering at Dartmouth College from 1993 to 1998.
Professional Skills and Focus
In his current role, Matthew Richards emphasizes securing cloud-native applications, reflecting his expertise in the field. He adopts a collaborative approach that integrates marketing, product management, business strategy, and engineering, enabling effective alignment of organizational goals and marketing initiatives.
Career Progression
Matthew Richards has a diverse career trajectory in marketing and consulting. He worked as a Managing Consultant at IBM Global Services from 2004 to 2008, focusing on strategy and change. His earlier roles include Director of Emerging Technology Marketing at Novell and Sr Director of Product Marketing at CA, showcasing his extensive experience in the technology sector.