Richard Copeland
About Richard Copeland
Richard Copeland serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Leaseweb, bringing extensive experience in IT Service Management and Data Center operations, along with a strong background in Customer Relationship Management. His career includes significant roles at Verizon Business and DDi, where he developed skills in sales, negotiation, and customer support.
Current Role at Leaseweb
Richard Copeland serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Leaseweb, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the company. Prior to becoming CEO, he worked as the Sr. Director of Sales starting in 2021 and as Sales Director since 2017. His leadership at Leaseweb focuses on enhancing sales strategies and driving business growth within the organization.
Previous Experience at Verizon Business
Richard Copeland has a decade of experience at Verizon Business, where he held various roles in account management and sales leadership. His tenure included positions such as Enterprise Sales Executive, Sales Manager, and Account Executive/Account Manager from 2003 to 2013. His responsibilities involved managing customer relationships and driving sales performance in the enterprise sector, primarily in Ashburn, Virginia.
Background in IT Service Management
Richard Copeland possesses extensive expertise in IT Service Management and Data Center operations. His background includes significant skills in negotiation within the information technology and services industry. This expertise is complemented by his strong foundation in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), which has been integral to his roles in sales and account management.
Education and Qualifications
Richard Copeland earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in the technology and services sectors.
Early Career at DDi
Before his extensive experience in sales and management, Richard Copeland worked at DDi from 1996 to 2003. He held various roles, including Customer Technical Support, Process Engineer, and Production Manager. This early career experience in the printed circuit board industry contributed to his technical knowledge and operational skills.