Patrick Richardson

About Patrick Richardson

Agency leader with over 25 years of experience guiding advertising, branding, design, digital product, marketing, and public relations firms. Proven track record in identifying and developing brand and digital competitive advantages for clients, leveraging design and engineering principles to achieve significant results. Led international teams of researchers, designers, and engineers to create innovative experiences.From 2015 to 2024, built and led the US and Americas operations for hedgehog lab as Managing Director and Global CMO, scaling revenues from $0 to over $3.2 million annually. Accountable for client strategy, account management, marketing, and operations, including P&L, legal, HR, and vendor management for mobile, web, AI, and connected device applications.Previous agency leadership roles at Oomph, Inc, Schneider Associates, ASRI, and RCI, driving business strategy, UX/UI design, marketing, and creative direction across diverse industries. Consistent success in new business acquisition, integrated marketing strategy development, team management, and presenting to private equity partners and boards.B.F.A. in Communication Design from Syracuse University and an M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communication from Emerson College.

Experience

1. Managing Partner, Usa

   Wilderness - The Social Media Agency

   Oct 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   As the Managing Partner for Wilderness in the United States, I am responsible for spearheading the growth and development of our US operations. This encompasses leading and expanding our strategic partnerships, driving new business initiatives, and overseeing US operations. Wilderness is the social media transformation agency, transforming the strategy, management, and operations of some of the world’s most beloved brands. With a growing team of social-first experts across the United States and EMEA.Clients include: Disney+, JBL, Paramount, Heineken, Dolby, NBC Universal, Ticketmaster, and BBC Studios.

Education

• Emerson College

  M.A, Integrated Marketing Communications

  2004 — 2006

• Syracuse University

  B.A, Communication Design

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Market Research
• Advertising
• Brand Development
• Online Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Video
• Graphic Design
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Sales
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Online Advertising
• SEO
• Leadership
• Digital Strategy
• Social Media
• Marketing Management
• Email Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Strategy
• Web Content
• Wordpress