Timothy J. Richards

Timothy J. Richards is an Affiliated Faculty member in the Organizational Dynamics Programs at the University of Pennsylvania within the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. He combines academic work with consulting on business strategies for international government engagement, informed by his 23-year career at General Electric and prior experience in U.S. trade policy.

• Graduate of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Tufts University) and Bowdoin College
• Retired from GE in 2019 after leading international government affairs
• Prior role in energy policy and government affairs in the Middle East and North Africa
• Co-authored Intellectual Property Rights: Global Conflict, Global Consensus

His research interests focus on organizational dynamics and cross-sector collaboration, particularly between corporations and international governments. His professional background bridges corporate strategy with diplomatic engagement, emphasizing global policy frameworks and intellectual property negotiations. Notable contributions include his work on energy policy implementation in politically complex regions.