Rich O'dea
About Rich O'dea
Rich O'Dea serves as the Vice President Sales & Segment Leader for North America Enterprise at RingCentral. He has extensive experience in sales leadership roles across various companies, including Equinix, INAP, and Dow Jones.
Current Role at RingCentral
Rich O'dea serves as the Vice President Sales & Segment Leader for North America Enterprise at RingCentral. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and leading initiatives to enhance the company's presence in the North American enterprise market.
Previous Experience at Equinix
Prior to his current role, Rich O'dea worked at Equinix in various leadership positions. He served as Vice President Sales for the U.S. Northeast Region from 2015 to 2018 and as Vice President Sales for the Americas Financial Services Vertical from 2012 to 2015. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of a global, multi-asset eTrading ecosystem, facilitating over $4 trillion in daily trades and scaling the business from $130 million to $450 million.
Career Background
Rich O'dea has extensive experience in sales leadership across multiple organizations. He held the position of Senior Vice President of Global Sales at INAP for nine months in 2018-2019. He also worked at SunGard Data Management Solutions as SVP Financial Services - Global Sales and Account Management from 2004 to 2006. His career includes significant roles at Dow Jones and Thomson Financial, where he served as Vice President - Global Financial Services Sales and SVP of Sales, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Rich O'dea earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Computer Information Systems from Manhattan College. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and financial services, enabling him to lead teams effectively and contribute to organizational growth.
Leadership Philosophy
Rich O'dea emphasizes the importance of a culture of mutual respect and personal accountability within organizations. He believes that these values are integral to achieving success in sales and fostering a productive work environment.