He has over 20 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching and talent management. Ritchie joined Russell Reynolds Associates from Commonwealth Bank. Before that, he was the senior principal at a global executive search and advisory firm, where he advised on the assessment, succession and leadership development of senior executives and leadership teams. His experience spans a range of industries, including banking, insurance, technology, telecommunications and infrastructure. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion - Dalai Lama Ritchie holds a Master of Applied Science in the Psychology of Coaching from the University of Sydney and a BSc. in psychology with honors from the University of Portsmouth.