Richard Dexter
About Richard Dexter
Richard Dexter serves as the Business Development Director for Media Partnerships at The Economist, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in business development and marketing, having held various roles at The Economist and other organizations since 2008.
Work at The Economist
Richard Dexter has held multiple roles at The Economist since joining the organization. He currently serves as the Business Development Director for Media Partnerships, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages the Media Partnerships Team for North America and oversees media-focused campaigns for companies that are new to The Economist's audience. Prior to this, he worked as the Business Development Director for the Careers Network from 2016, and as a Business Development Manager for the Careers Network from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Sales Executive for Which MBA? from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Richard Dexter studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Development & Management from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business development and marketing strategies, particularly in the media and tourism sectors.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at The Economist, Richard Dexter gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked as a Marketing Intern at VisitBritain for two months in 2008 in New York, NY. He also held positions at IIR, where he served as Senior Sales & Exhibits Coordinator from 2009 to 2011 and as Business Development, Exhibit Sales from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a Travel Industry Sales Internship at the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau for three months in 2008.
Career Progression
Richard Dexter's career progression reflects a strong focus on business development and sales within the media and tourism industries. His roles at The Economist have evolved from Sales Executive to Business Development Manager and now to Business Development Director. His experience at IIR and internships in marketing and sales have contributed to his expertise in managing partnerships and campaigns.