Richard Welsh

As the Senior Vice President of Innovation at Deluxe, Rich Welsh leads the development and implementation of next generation technologies and workflows for mastering, distribution, and localization services for studios, OTT platforms, and content creators worldwide. With over 20 years of experience in movie and television post production, Rich has a proven track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions for the media industry.

Rich is also the Executive Vice President at SMPTE, the global society of media professionals, technologists, and engineers. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and operations of the organization, and fosters collaboration and education among its members. Rich is a recognized thought leader and speaker on topics such as cloud based mastering, digital cinema, and immersive media. He holds a Doctor of Technology (HC) and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Media Technology from Southampton Solent University.