# Michael Richards

> Michael Richards is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Wiser Solutions, a San Mateo-based commerce execution platform serving brands and retailers with pricing, promotions, and retail intelligence. A career operator and transformation specialist, Richards spent three decades inside private equity and Big Four advisory before stepping into operating roles, including stints as COO/CFO of Muse Group and Chief Transformation Officer at Whip Media. He joined Wiser in his interim capacity backed by Symphony Technology Group, where he serves as Operating Partner.

- **Role:** Interim Chief Executive Officer at Wiser Solutions, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Wiser Solutions, Symphony Technology Group (STG), Whip Media, Muse Group, KPMG US, Deloitte, Calera Capital
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A. in Business and Accounting, University of Idaho
- **Known for:** Certified Public Accountant in California, Idaho, and Texas (Idaho/Texas inactive)., Led KPMG's West Region Private Equity Transactions practice., Helped guide STG's consortium acquisition of major music-industry assets.

## Career timeline

- **1999-2002** — Principal at Calera Capital (Fremont Partners) overseeing due diligence, debt/equity structuring, and portfolio reporting.
- **2002-2012** — Partner in Deloitte's M&A advisory practice, leading complex global buyout transactions.
- **2012-2018** — Partner at KPMG US, leading the West Region Private Equity Transactions practice.
- **2020** — Joined Symphony Technology Group (STG) as Operating Partner.
- **2020-2023** — Operating Partner at STG (per The Org).
- **Recent** — COO and CFO of Muse Group (maker of MuseScore and Audacity).
- **Recent** — Chief Transformation Officer and Board Member at Whip Media.
- **Current** — Interim Chief Executive Officer at Wiser Solutions.

## Achievements

- Certified Public Accountant in California, Idaho, and Texas (Idaho/Texas inactive).
- Led KPMG's West Region Private Equity Transactions practice.
- Helped guide STG's consortium acquisition of major music-industry assets.
- Stepped into operating leadership at Muse Group and Whip Media following STG-backed transactions.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Wiser Solutions, Inc.

## Links

- Website: https://wiser.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richards-sf/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiserinc

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Last updated: 2026-05-30