Rich Shirley
About Rich Shirley
Rich Shirley serves as the Vice President of Global Partnerships at Recorded Future, where he has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in sales and partnership roles, he is recognized for his strong communication and negotiation skills.
Work at Recorded Future
Rich Shirley has served as the Vice President of Global Partnerships at Recorded Future since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing global partnership strategies and managing teams focused on OEM, Service Provider, and Alliances. His leadership in this position has contributed to the company’s efforts in building and maintaining strategic relationships within the technology sector.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position, Rich Shirley held various roles at Recorded Future, including Director of Partnerships, OEM, SP, Alliances, and VAR from 2018 to 2020. He also worked at Arbor Networks in multiple capacities, including Regional Manager for Strategic Accounts and Government Markets, and Strategic Account Manager. His experience spans over 20 years in sales, partnership, and engineering roles across different industries.
Education and Expertise
Rich Shirley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, with a focus on Broadcast and Corporate, and Business from Elon University. His educational background has equipped him with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of business dynamics, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Technology Partnerships
Rich Shirley has a strong background in building relationships with technology and business leaders. His previous roles include Global Director of Partnerships, Alliances, and Channels at VERISIGN and Director of Strategic Partnerships at Flashpoint. He has demonstrated expertise in negotiation and problem-solving throughout his career, contributing to successful partnership strategies.
Career Timeline
Rich Shirley's career spans over two decades, with significant roles at various organizations. He began as an Install Engineer at UUNET and progressed through positions at MCI, Arbor Networks, and ThousandEyes. His diverse experience in technical consulting, strategic partnerships, and management has shaped his approach to developing effective partnership strategies in the technology sector.