Rich Cordrey is an award-winning education, performance, and technology professional who has spent the last decade leading key growth initiatives, building high-performing teams, and developing strategies across multiple systems and workgroups. As Head of Learning & Organizational Development, Americas at IHS Markit, Rich is responsible for the learning strategy and employee development of a dynamic workforce of 7,000+ in a diverse range of sectors and markets across North America. In 2019, Rich accepted the ATD Certification Institute Champion Award on behalf of AutoNation in recognition of an ongoing effort to improve and demonstrate the professional capabilities of the learning & development team at the company. As part of this credentialing effort, Rich successfully completed and was awarded his CPLP certification in May 2019.

Rich holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in sociology from the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Arlington, respectively. He is currently pursuing his Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Learning with Emerging Technologies at Abilene Christian University.