Riky Comini
Riccardo "Riky" Comini
Sr. Director · Molex · Business Advisor
BUSINESS ADVISOR & CONNECTOR · LINCOLNSHIRE, IL

The Right People.The Right Rooms.Every Time.

Forty years of building relationships across continents, industries, and boardrooms. Riky Comini does not just advise — he connects, introduces, and opens doors that most people do not even know exist.

40+Years Building Relationships
3Continents, One Network
20+Years at Molex
2Active Board Seats

“Chi trova un amico,
trova un tesoro.”

Italian Proverb

“Who finds a friend, finds a treasure.”

ABOUT RIKY COMINI
Proud Italian · Husband · Father

He Knows Everyone.

And He Will Introduce You.

Born in Italy. Built globally. Riky Comini has spent four decades doing what most executives only talk about — genuinely connecting people, building trust across cultures, and showing up for others without keeping score.

From the factory floors of Italian industrial automation to the global stage of Industry 4.0 at Molex, Riky has always been the person in the room who knows the right person for your problem — and makes the call before you even ask.

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WHERE I ADD VALUE

Where Decades of

Experience Meet Strategy

Four decades across industrial automation, global business development, and executive leadership have given Riky a perspective that cannot be taught — only earned.

Industrial Automation & IIoT
Strategic Introductions & Network Access
International Sales & Global Partnerships
Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
IoT Security & Standards Bodies
Cross-Cultural Business Leadership
Board Advisory & Governance
Mentorship & Executive Coaching
HOW I CAN HELP

Let's Work Together

Results are Measurable.

MOST REQUESTED
$25,000 / hour

Executive Consultation

Intensive strategic sessions for executives and boards facing critical decisions. Direct, honest, and immediately actionable.

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Board Member

Ongoing governance, strategic oversight, and network access as a formal board member. Riky brings global perspective and deep industry relationships.

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Long-Term Advisor

A sustained partnership for companies navigating growth, transformation, or market expansion. Think of it as having Riky in your corner, always.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Voices of Those Who Know Him Best

Longer Than Any Contract

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""Riky doesn't just open doors — he walks through them with you. He introduced me to three key partners in Europe within a month of us meeting. That network changed the trajectory of my company.""

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Marco Bellini
CEO, Industrial Tech Ventures
Mentee & Strategic Partner
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""I've worked with a lot of advisors. Most talk. Riky listens first, then acts. He asked me two questions that completely reframed how I was thinking about our market entry — and he was right both times.""

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Sarah Chen
VP Strategy, Global Automation Co.
Executive Consultation Client
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""What sets Riky apart is that he genuinely cares. He followed up six months after our engagement — not to sell anything, just to check in. That's the kind of person you want in your corner.""

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David Kowalski
Founder, Smart Factory Solutions
Long-Term Advisory Client
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"In Italy, we have a saying: 'Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro.' Who finds a friend, finds a treasure. That is how I have built every business relationship I have ever had."

"Who finds a friend, finds a treasure."

— RIKY COMINI, SENIOR DIRECTOR (RET.), MOLEX

Ready to Work Together?

The First Conversation

Is Always Free.

Riky does not take on every engagement. But he will always take a call. Tell him what you are building, and he will tell you honestly whether he can help.

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