Bennett Richardson, a seasoned public affairs and media executive, brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and journalism to NAR as senior vice president of marketing and communications.

Most recently, Richardson served as General Manager and Global Head of Public Affairs at Semafor, where he led the influential Washington bureau and spearheaded global strategic initiatives. Prior to that, he served as director of policy marketing at Google, where he led Google’s marketing and content communications to policymakers and key opinion formers in the U.S and around the world.

Richardson’s career also includes leadership roles at POLITICO Media Group, where he served as President of Protocol and Executive Director of POLITICO Europe. He has built award-winning public affairs campaigns for Fortune 100 companies and is a recognized thought leader, having spoken at the World Economic Forum, SXSW, and Cannes Lions.

“As someone who has spent much of my career telling stories about how policy, business, and technology shape our world, I’m thrilled to join an organization with such a clear and important mission to empower our members to help more Americans access homeownership and build generational wealth through real estate,” said Richardson. “I look forward to working with this talented team to tell that story with impact and authenticity.”

Originally from Portland, Maine, Bennett received his BA from Colgate University. He lives in Washington DC with his wife Lindsey, their two children and their dog Daisy.