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Rick Grande

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Sales Director at NRI North America
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Rick Grande is a Sales Director at NRI North America with over 25 years of experience driving business outcomes with Microsoft technology in the CPG, hospitality, and retail sectors. He holds an MBA from Point Park University, and colleagues describe him as a dedicated, supportive, and diligent leader.

Outside of his tech career, Rick is an avid motorsports enthusiast who spends time on the racetrack and works as a professional Porsche Driving Coach. He enjoys competing in various outdoor activities with friends, combining his passions for speed and competition.

He is a professional Porsche Driving Coach at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Sales Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
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Microsoft Fabric
Actively promotes events and real-world customer demos for Microsoft Fabric, indicating a strong focus on modern data and AI platforms to replace inefficient processes.
Motorsports & Racing
A deep passion for racing is evident from his personal interests and his professional role as a Porsche Driving Coach.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Sales Director
NRI North America
4-2024 - 12-2025
Global Account Leadership and USA South Products leadership member
Avanade
1-2022 - 4-2024
South Products Hospitality, Retail & CPG Leader
Avanade
11-2019 - 1-2022
Director Global Sales
NCR Corporation
1-2019
Porsche Driving Coach
Porsche Experience Center Atlanta
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with Rick Grande, Sales Director at NRI North America – GUIDEWIRE (2026-03-09). Featured in Vimeo
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Education
2000 - 2001
MBA
Point Park University
1994 - 2000
BA
Duquesne University
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