Richard Hampson

Richard Hampson is a seasoned Business Manager with a passion for driving growth through innovation and ecosystems. He has a diverse educational background, having studied Honours in Marketing Management at the University of Cape Town, BA in Law, History, Philosophy at Rhodes University, and completed his Matric at Michaelhouse.

With a wealth of experience in the technology sector, Richard has held key roles at reputable organizations. Currently, he serves as the Business Manager for Hybrid Cloud at Tech Data, a collaboration between IBM and Red Hat. Prior to this, he excelled as the Hybrid Cloud Integration Channel Manager at Tech Data and as the Channel Business Development Manager for IBM Solutions at Avnet.

Richard's journey in the tech industry includes roles such as the Senior Business Development Partner Manager for IBM Software Solutions at First Distribution, Market Development Manager at mySolutions, IBM Channel Business Development Manager at AxizWorkgroup, and various leadership positions at IBM, including IBM Collaboration Solutions & Industry Solutions Channel Leader and Lotus BPR.

Richard Hampson's blend of academic knowledge and extensive professional experience makes him a dynamic leader capable of navigating complex technology landscapes and fostering innovative business solutions.