Richard Puffe
About Richard Puffe
Richard Puffe is a Senior Product Manager at Thomson Reuters, where he coordinates software releases for accounting practices. He has extensive experience in product management and a strong educational background in accounting.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Richard Puffe has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Product Manager - Professional since 2015. In this role, he coordinates with both local and global teams to manage the release of Onvio and Cleardocs software tailored for accounting practices. His responsibilities include engaging with clients to understand their business needs and pain points, which informs potential expansions of product features. Puffe focuses on improving the Net Promoter Score (NPS), aiming to enhance sales, retention, and reduce costs.
Previous Experience at MYOB
Prior to his current role, Richard Puffe worked at MYOB for a total of 14 years. He served as Product Manager in the Accountants Division for ten years, from 1999 to 2009, where he managed the General Ledger product. Following this, he transitioned to the Business Division as a Product Manager from 2010 to 2014. His extensive experience at MYOB contributed to his expertise in product management within the accounting software sector.
Education and Expertise
Richard Puffe has a solid educational background in accounting. He studied at Victoria College (Burwood) from 1987 to 1989, earning a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Accounting. Additionally, he completed a two-year program at CPA Australia from 1993 to 1995, where he studied Accounting, Tax, and Ethics, achieving the ASCPA designation. His educational qualifications support his professional roles in product management within the accounting industry.
Background
Richard Puffe's educational journey began at Billanook College, where he studied from 1980 to 1986. His foundational education laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in business and accounting. Puffe's career has been marked by a focus on product management in the accounting software industry, leveraging his academic background to inform his professional practices.