Tamara Richardson

As senior vice president, international, Tamara Richardson is responsible for expanding and managing Atkins’ global business outside of North America.
In this role, she oversees the strategic planning and tactical execution of new market launches as well as the management of local operations.
Tamara has been with Atkins Nutritionals since 2001, during which she has helped spearhead several new business initiatives, including www.atkins.com and more than 30 new product launches as well as market entry into Canada and the United Kingdom.
Prior to joining Atkins, Tamara worked as a consultant and international business development executive with Fortune 500 companies as well as entrepreneurial start-ups across a selection of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare and technology.
She also lived and worked in the Asia-Pacific region for several years, assisting North American companies with market-entry strategies, joint ventures and distribution in East Asian markets.
Tamara holds a Masters of Pacific International Affairs from the University of San Diego, California, with a focus on international management and Japanese language.