Bennett Richardson

Bennett Richardson is a distinguished media executive with over 15 years of experience in media, public affairs, and marketing. Currently serving as the President of Protocol, a prominent media company focusing on technology's people, power, and politics. Before establishing Protocol, Bennett held the position of Executive Director of Global Strategic Partnerships at POLITICO, overseeing key growth initiatives like the expansion in Europe and the launch of POLITICO Focus. Prior to his tenure at POLITICO, Bennett co-founded and led marketing as the CMO of Hinge, a mobile dating firm later acquired by Match Group. His professional journey also includes extensive work in digital and social marketing for renowned brands within the tech, energy, and healthcare sectors, gained from roles at top marketing and communications agencies like Edelman and GMMB. Bennett's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in French Literature from Colgate University, a French Literature Immersion Program at Université de Bourgogne, and education at North Yarmouth Academy. Originally from Portland, Maine, Bennett now resides in Washington DC with his family.