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Richard Roche

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Founder/Principal at Sound Board LLC
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Richard is a senior marketing leader with over 20 years of experience at top agencies like Leo Burnett, Edelman, and Ogilvy, where he led strategies for global brands like Allstate and Coca-Cola. He now runs his own fractional CMO consultancy, Sound Board LLC. Colleagues describe him as a trustworthy, reliable, and exemplary leader.

He is deeply involved in the Chicago advertising scene, having served as President of the Chicago Advertising Federation. He actively uses his platform to promote local industry events, celebrate creative wins, and champion talent within the community, particularly advocating for female leaders.

Richard was a senior leader on the team that created Allstate’s iconic and highly successful “Mayhem” campaign.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Founder/Principal
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Chicago Ad Community
Served as President of the Chicago Advertising Federation and consistently promotes local agencies, awards, and talent, showing a deep commitment to the city's marketing ecosystem.
Brand Strategy
His entire career, including founding Sound Board Consulting, focuses on diagnosing business challenges and developing brand strategies for B2B and B2C clients.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Founder/Principal
Sound Board LLC
1-2020
Board of Directors (2017 - ) and President (2020)
Chicago Advertising Federation
5-2016 - 7-2020
Executive Vice President, Brand/Client Strategist
Edelman
7-2012 - 12-2015
Executive Vice President, Account Director
Leo Burnett
2005 - 8-2012
Senior Vice President, Account Director
Leo Burnett
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Education
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Rathmines College of Commerce, UCD, Kellogg School of Mgmnt. Exec. Prog.
Negotiation Strategy and Competitive Strategy
Kellogg School of Management Executive Program
Advertising Management
Technological University Dublin
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