Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards is the CEO of Mindspan Systems, a company focused on helping community financial institutions leverage data-driven strategies and technologies to enhance performance and competitiveness. He has held this position since April 2018 and has a strong background in product strategy and management, particularly within the banking and financial services sectors.

Professional Background

• Current Role: As CEO of Mindspan Systems, Rich leads initiatives that assist mid-market financial institutions in transforming their operations through data science and technology. The company emphasizes creating personalized customer experiences and optimizing marketing strategies for better customer acquisition and retention.12

• Previous Experience:

  • Founder/President of Hudson Assets (2017 - 2018): A self-funded holding company that acquired stable technology and business service companies.1
  • IBM (2007 - 2017): Rich held various roles, including leading product management for IBM Watson Developer Cloud, where he was instrumental in launching AI services for third-party developers. He also managed software products related to core banking and finance.12

Education

Rich holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School.13

Additional Information

Rich Edwards is also recognized for his contributions to nonprofit organizations, having served on the board of Staff of Hope, which focuses on poverty reduction in East Africa. His extensive experience in technology-driven strategies positions him as a thought leader in the financial technology space.12