Richard Thayer is a seasoned marketing and e-commerce leader with experience in fashion tech, growth, product management, digital merchandising, email and content marketing, partnerships and events, and political/cause-oriented advocacy. Holding an MBA in marketing and strategy, Thayer studied at the University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management and Georgetown University, where he earned his BA in Government and African-American Studies.

During his career, Thayer has held numerous roles, including Marketing Director at PLATFORM, Director of Ecommerce and Senior Manager of Ecommerce at luxury fashion brand Moda Operandi, Inc., and various positions in brand strategy and business development. Additionally, he has worked in advocacy and political campaigns, including stints as a Campaign Finance Associate at Friends of Schumer, Field Organizer at Hillary Clinton for President, and Marketing and Events Manager at Malaria No More. Thayer's expertise is vast and includes digital marketing, product management, brand strategy, and event planning.