Leon Richter is an innovative entrepreneur, coastal activist and business consultant. His process driven approach emphasizes growth, scalability and sustainability in all of his ventures. Leon owns and operates a number of businesses including Sato Industries, Carta Buena, and Dos Ceibas. Leon co-founded Justice Telecom in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1992. Justice soon moved to Los Angeles and was ranked No. 1 on the Inc. 500 List in 1998 as the fastest growing private company in America. Leon also co-founded Telepacific (now TPX, a NASDAQ traded company) that same year and raised over $240 million in debt and equity for the start up.
An experienced coastal activist, Leon serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Surfrider Foundation and played a critical role in the Salva Tres Palmas campaign that resulted in the creation of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. Leon Richter is a 1992 graduate of Brown University with a degree in International Relations, an active alumnus and an avid surfer with an affinity for special projects. He currently resides in Rincón, Puerto Rico.