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Rich Buckley

Questioner · DISC type c
Vice President, Global Operations Engineering and Order Management (formerly Neles/Metso) at Valmet
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Rich is a senior-level operations and engineering executive who recently concluded his career at Valmet. He has a history of driving significant process improvements, including leading a project that saved $1 million annually. He is a certified Quickbase developer, holds a Master of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and has numerous U. S. patents.

Outside of his professional life, Rich maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He likely follows the universitys news and developments, reflecting a lasting interest in the institution where he completed his graduate studies.

He is the listed inventor on nine U. S. patents for innovations related to semiconductor processing components and wafer boats.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Global Operations Engineering and Order Management (formerly Neles/Metso)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview

How Rich shows up

Not Easily Convinced
Price-Sensitive
Value Seeker

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics Rich cares about

Operations Optimization
As a VP at Valmet, he led the implementation of new systems that streamlined order management and saved the company $1 million annually.
Quickbase Solutions
He is a certified Quickbase App Builder and is featured in customer testimonials, stating it has been a "very effective tool" for solving problems.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Vice President, Global Operations Engineering and Order Management (formerly Neles/Metso)
Valmet
4-2022 - 7-2025
Head of Flow Control Global Operations Engineering & Order Management at Valmet (formerly Neles)
Valmet
1-2014
Vice President, Global Operations Engineering and Order Management
Metso Automation
10-2011 - 1-2014
Director Global Demand and Order Management
Metso Automation
7-2008 - 10-2011
Jamesbury Brand Manager
Metso Automation
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
10-2023 - 5-2024
Forward Together Global Business Program
IMD Business School
MS
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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