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Richard J.
Townsend's current job is as the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Monocle Acquisition Corp.
Formerly, Mr. Townsend worked as the Controller & Strategy Director at ITT Industries, Inc. (New Jersey) from 1996 to 1998.
He also served as an Independent Director at AerSale Corp.
from 2020 to 2024.
Additionally, he held the position of Controller at International Business Machines Corp.
From 1998 to 2007, Mr. Townsend was the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Loral Space & Communications, Inc. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at Loral Orion, Inc. Furthermore, Mr. Townsend worked as the Chief Operating Officer & Partner at Rangeley Capital LLC from 2008 to 2017.
In terms of education, Mr. Townsend obtained an MBA from Stanford University in 1979.
He also holds a graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, which he received in 1977.
Additionally, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in 1972.
Richard Townsend active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MONOCLE ACQUISITION CORPORATION | Director of Finance/CFO | 2018-08-19 |
Former positions of Richard Townsend
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AERSALE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2024-03-10 |
Rangeley Capital LLC
Rangeley Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rangeley Capital focuses on event driven, value-oriented investment opportunities. | Chief Operating Officer | 2016-12-31 |
Loral Orion, Inc.
Loral Orion, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides transmission capacity services | Director of Finance/CFO | 2008-06-29 |
| LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2007-11-29 |
ITT Industries, Inc. (New Jersey)
ITT Industries, Inc. (New Jersey) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures diaphragm valves, actuators, switches and process components | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 1997-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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International Business Machines Corp.
International Business Machines Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, IT consulting, cloud and infrastructure services | Technology Services |
Loral Space & Communications, Inc.
Loral Space & Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite-based communications services | Communications |
Loral Orion, Inc.
Loral Orion, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides transmission capacity services | Electronic Technology |
Rangeley Capital LLC
Rangeley Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rangeley Capital focuses on event driven, value-oriented investment opportunities. | Finance |
Stanford University
Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ITT Industries, Inc. (New Jersey)
ITT Industries, Inc. (New Jersey) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures diaphragm valves, actuators, switches and process components | Producer Manufacturing |
Monocle Acquisition Corp.
Monocle Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
AerSale Corp.
AerSale Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides aircraft operations, maintenance, and leasing services | Distribution Services |
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