Keri D. Richardson
Keri D. Richardson leads brand activations across the Essence Ventures portfolio, including Essence Communications, AfroPunk, BeautyCon, and Essence Studios. She drives the development and execution of multi-platform partnerships, branded content, strategic events, and experiential campaigns that elevate brand presence and audience engagement.
Previously, she held leadership roles at The Estée Lauder Companies and Mercedes-AMG, where she helped relaunch the iconic G-Wagen. Her career spans strategy, marketing, and finance roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, the NFL, MLS, and Coca-Cola. A Memphis native, Keri holds degrees from Emory University and Georgetown University. She’s been named to multiple 40 Under 40 lists and is also a certified gelato chef and licensed private pilot.