Rick Ripplinger

I bring over 20 years of experience as a communications leader, specializing in internal, external, and executive communications. Throughout my career, I’ve played integral roles in end-to-end campaign management—from strategy formulation to execution. Specifically, I’ve held leadership positions within the global partner ecosystem, including a significant tenure supporting Cisco’s Global Partner VP of Go-to-Market initiatives from 2019 to 2024.

My deep involvement has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of what drives partner success—covering areas such as product alignment, support strategies, incentive programs, enablement frameworks, and both business and technical proficiencies. This holistic perspective enables me to forge profitable partnerships and consistently deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.

Central to my approach is seamless collaboration across diverse teams, leveraging tools like Asana to ensure flawless campaign execution. I’ve successfully crafted unified communications strategies that resonate both internally, fostering alignment within partner-facing teams, and externally, strengthening relationships with global channel partners.

My skill set extends to employing storytelling techniques across various mediums—from blogs, articles, and award submissions to impactful social media content, presentations, and compelling videos. These efforts have effectively positioned executives as trusted voices in the industry, establishing credibility and authenticity with global audiences.