Richard Anell
About Richard Anell
Richard Anell serves as the Vice President of Commercial Enablement at Sinch, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse background in leadership roles across various companies, including Cactus Rail AB and ViaNett AS, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and transaction-oriented business models.
Work at Sinch
Richard Anell currently serves as Vice President Commercial Enablement at Sinch, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this position, he worked at Sinch in various capacities, including Director of Business Management & Commercial Strategy from 2022 to 2023 and Advisor for Commercial Strategy & Long Term Planning from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Sinch has involved significant contributions to the company's commercial strategies and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Richard Anell studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from 1987 to 1993. He also attended Ecole Internationale de Geneve, achieving a Baccalaureat International in Science and Economics in 1987. Additionally, he completed a Board Member program at Styrelseakademin in 2023. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic business development and management.
Background
Richard Anell has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries, including telecom, CpaaS, marketing, healthcare, and energy efficiency. He has experience in both large and medium-sized organizations as well as startup environments, showcasing his versatility in different business settings. His career includes significant roles in mergers and acquisitions, reflecting his strong background in transaction-oriented business models.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Richard Anell has been involved in various significant business activities, including selling, acquiring, financing, integrating, and performing initial public offerings (IPOs) for multiple companies. His previous positions include Director of M&A and Portfolio Management at Volaris Group from 2018 to 2020 and various roles at TargetEveryOne, where he contributed to business development and sales strategies. His leadership roles at Cactus Rail AB and ViaNett AS further highlight his governance experience.