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Richard Lynch
Chairman at
BLACKBERRY LIMITED
Net worth: - $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Richard J.
Lynch is Chairman at BlackBerry Ltd. since 2023.
Director at iconectiv LLC since 1984.
Director at DP World Logistics Ireland International Group ULC.
Director at Cohere Technologies, Inc. since 2017.
President at FB Associates LLC since 2011.
Formerly Chairman at TranSwitch Corp.
from 2012 to 2013.
Chairman at Sonus, Inc. from 2016 to 2017.
Chairman at Ingenu, Inc. Chairman at Ribbon Communications, Inc. from 2017 to 2020.
Independent Director at Ruckus Wireless LLC from 2012 to 2016.
Director at GSM Association from 2012 to 2016.
Director at CDMA Development Group.
Independent Director at VectoIQ Acquisition Corp.
II from 2020 to 2022.
Independent Director at VectoIQ Acquisition Corp.
from 2018 to 2020.
Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP at Verizon Communications, Inc. in 2011.
Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP at Verizon Wireless, Inc. from 1990 to 2007.
Chief Technology Officer & EVP at Sierra Wireless, Inc. from 2000 to 2012.
Chief Technical Officer & Executive Vice President at Bell Atlantic Mobile from 1995 to 2000.
Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP at Bell Atlantic NYNEX.
Mobile, Inc. from 1995 to 2000.
Educated at the University of Massachusetts Lowell with undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACKBERRY LIMITED -.--% | 2026-05-30 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-06-29 |
Richard Lynch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Chairman | 2023-11-03 |
Cohere Technologies, Inc.
 Cohere Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Develops wireless technology to address wireless bandwidth demand | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-05 |
syncreon International Group Ulc
 syncreon International Group Ulc Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides integrated logistics services | Director/Board Member | - |
iconectiv LLC
 iconectiv LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based network and communication platforms | Director/Board Member | 1983-12-31 |
FB Associates LLC
 FB Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory and consulting services | President | 2011-09-30 |
Former positions of Richard Lynch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VECTOIQ ACQUISITION CORP. II | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
| RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Chairman | 2020-06-17 |
| VECTOIQ ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-31 |
Sonus, Inc.
 Sonus, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides voice and data infrastructure solutions | Chairman | 2017-10-26 |
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Training of Richard Lynch
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
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Connections
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1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Verizon Communications, Inc.
 Verizon Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides wireless and wire line communications services and products | Communications |
TranSwitch Corp.
 TranSwitch Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops and supplies innovative semiconductor & intellectual property solutions | Electronic Technology |
BlackBerry Ltd.
 BlackBerry Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides intelligent security software services for mobile communications | Technology Services |
Sonus, Inc.
Sonus, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides voice and data infrastructure solutions | Technology Services |
Verizon Wireless, Inc.
 Verizon Wireless, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides diversified telecommunications services | Communications |
Sierra Wireless, Inc.
 Sierra Wireless, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures wireless communications equipment and provides internet of things & enterprise solutions | Electronic Technology |
Ruckus Wireless LLC
 Ruckus Wireless LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and markets wireless & Wi-Fi networking hardware and software | Electronic Technology |
GSM Association
 GSM Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as a association representing interest of mobile operators | Commercial Services |
Ingenu, Inc.
 Ingenu, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IoT technology services | Technology Services |
iconectiv LLC
iconectiv LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based network and communication platforms | Technology Services |
Bell Atlantic Mobile | |
CDMA Development Group
 CDMA Development Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association for telecommunication industry | Commercial Services |
Bell Atlantic NYNEX Mobile, Inc. | |
syncreon International Group Ulc
syncreon International Group Ulc Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides integrated logistics services | Transportation |
University of Massachusetts Lowell
 University of Massachusetts Lowell Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
FB Associates LLC
FB Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory and consulting services | Commercial Services |
Cohere Technologies, Inc.
Cohere Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Develops wireless technology to address wireless bandwidth demand | Communications |
Ribbon Communications, Inc.
 Ribbon Communications, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops communications software and provides cloud network solutions | Technology Services |
VectoIQ Acquisition Corp.
 VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as blank check company | Finance |
VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. II
 VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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