While principally focused on Client Relations and Marketing, Rich has played a role in the evolution of Shah Capital including service providers, IT, and investor conferences. Rich joined Shah Capital in 2005 bringing 20 years of sales and marketing experience at AMD and Lucent.

He holds an MBA with concentration in Finance from Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC Chapel Hill and a BSEE from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He also serves on the Board of Directors for a local non-profit organization.