Rich Geraffo

Rich Geraffo is a prominent executive in the technology industry, currently serving as the Vice President of North America at Amazon Web Services (AWS).1 In this role, he leads the North Americas Sales team for AWS, focusing on helping companies of various sizes leverage cloud technologies.3

Career Background

Rich Geraffo has an extensive background in technology sales and leadership:

AWS Leadership:: He joined AWS in 2020, moving from Oracle where he had been a Senior Vice President.6 This move was seen as a strategic hire by AWS to strengthen its position against competitors like Oracle in the cloud market.

Previous Experience:: Before his current role at AWS, Geraffo held leadership positions at other notable tech companies. He worked at BEA Systems, where he was known for his inspiring leadership and ability to motivate teams to exceed expectations.2

Education

Rich Geraffo's educational background includes:

• Master of Business Administration (Finance)1
• Bachelor of Arts (Accounting)1
• Alumnus of William Paterson University, Class of 19853

Expertise and Focus

At AWS, Geraffo's work centers on:

1. Helping businesses leverage cloud technologies
2. Supporting companies ranging from fast-growing startups to large enterprises3
3. Democratizing access to generative AI for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)4

Recognition

Geraffo has been recognized for his contributions to the industry and his alma mater:

• Honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by William Paterson University5

Professional Presence

Rich Geraffo maintains an active professional presence:

• His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "richgeraffo"2
• He is based in Naples, Florida, United States12

Rich Geraffo's role at AWS involves driving growth and innovation in cloud services across North America, with a particular emphasis on helping businesses of all sizes harness the power of AWS technologies.