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Tommy Richardson

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Head of Tech Enablement at Knox Lane

Tampa, Florida, United States

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About

Tommy Richardson is Operating Partner and Head of Technology/AI at Knox Lane, with over 25 years of executive and general management experience across SaaS, technology, and healthcare, spanning Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed businesses, and startups. He has held roles including Board Member, President, COO, GM, CPO, and CTO at companies such as Barbri, Career Certified, Teradata, Nextech, Siemens, ADP, and Litmos. His work has included five exits and more than 25 acquisitions, along with responsibilities in go-to-market strategy, product and technology strategy, and P&L operations across the EdTech, HealthcareTech, HRTech, and MarTech sectors.

Experience

  1. Knox LaneOperating Partner - Head of Technology/AIcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. SaaS PE CompaniesMember Board of Directorscurrent2022 — presentGlobal
  3. LitmosCPO and CTO2023 — 2026Global
  4. FinThriveCTO2022 — 2023Global
  5. Francisco PartnersOperating Partner2021 — 2022
  6. Vector SolutionsInterim Chief Technology Officer2020 — 2021Tampa, Florida, United States
  7. Nextech SystemsChief Operating Officer2016 — 2020Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
  8. TeradataGeneral Manager and CTO2014 — 2016Greater Atlanta Area
  9. Siemens HealthineersGeneral Manager and CTO2012 — 2014Atlanta, GA and Malvern, PA
  10. ADPCTO2003 — 2011
  11. Stardata TechnologiesCTO2001 — 2003
  12. Ricochet SystemsCTO1999 — 2001
  13. US ArmyP1 - Private1992 — 1997Global

Skills & more

Financial Analysis15Software Development91Start-ups33IT Strategy40Integration43Executive Management6SOA19Enterprise Architecture30Agile Methodologies22SDLC16Vendor Management11Business Analysis7
+12 moreCloud ComputingBusiness IntelligenceCRMProject ManagementProgram ManagementRequirements AnalysisSoftware Project ManagementSaaSEnterprise SoftwareLeadershipManagementStrategy
  • Executive Leadership Certificate — Stanford University Graduate School of Business
  • Executive Leadership Certificate — The Wharton School

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Colleagues at Knox Lane

Allison Walsh
Principal at Knox Lane
Ann Fandozzi
Advisor/Board Member at Knox Lane
Bek Chee
Head of Talent at Knox Lane
Braeden Ho
Associate at Knox Lane
Brent Gunderson
Managing Director at Knox Lane
Brittany Simpson
Director of People Operations at Knox Lane
Casey Bulls
Controller at Knox Lane
Chris Barry
Vice President at Knox Lane

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tommy Richardson?
Tommy Richardson is Operating Partner and Head of Technology/AI at Knox Lane, with over 25 years of executive and general management experience across SaaS, technology, and healthcare, spanning Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed businesses, and startups. He has held roles including Board Member, President, COO, GM, CPO, and CTO at companies such as Barbri, Career Certified, Teradata, Nextech, Siemens, ADP, and Litmos. His work has included five exits and more than 25 acquisitions, along with responsibilities in go-to-market strategy, product and technology strategy, and P&L operations across the EdTech, HealthcareTech, HRTech, and MarTech sectors.
Where does Tommy Richardson work?
Tommy Richardson is Head of Tech Enablement at Knox Lane.
Where did Tommy Richardson go to school?
Tommy Richardson studied at Harvard University (Master's degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology); The University of Georgia (MBA); Auburn University Montgomery (Bachelor's degree).

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