Continental Who's Who

Richard Henry Wildnauer

Richard Henry Wildnauer, Ph.D., M.B.A. is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in recognition of his contributions to the fields of Business Development and Consulting. Dr. Wildnauer’s professional title is Senior Consultant at Headwaters SC, which specializes in business development. He brings over 40 years of career experience, as well as extensive expertise in business development in the sectors of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, to his role. “Headwaters SC operates a multidisciplinary professional practice that provides business-owning families and family offices with an integrated range of growth advisory, generational transition and shareholder liquidity services, and investment banking services for their privately-owned operating businesses or operating assets,” the company’s website states. “In addition, Headwaters SC provides a range of services to clients who own a portfolio of operating businesses, which include direct investment services and support, risk monitoring and private company oversight.” Prior to joining the team at Headwaters SC, Dr. Wildnauer has held several managerial positions at national and international corporations including EuroMed, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, NeoStrate Company, Inc., MedNest, LLC, and Dynamis Skin Science. “I went into the business as I found it was a good way to help people through research,” Dr. Wildnauer said. “The key to my success is hard work and perseverance.” Dr. Wildnauer earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from St. Vincent College. He then went on to earn his Master of Business Administration degree from Rider University, as well as his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from West Virginia University. Following completion of his doctorate degree, Dr. Wildnauer participated in a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Kansas, and is also a Certified Masters Professional Director. To further his professional development, Dr. Wildnauer is a member of the American College of Corporate Directors and NACD. “My advice to those looking to enter the field is to keep up with the knowledge in the field, and with networking,” Dr. Wildnauer said. “Don’t be too specialized.” When not working, Dr. Wildnauer volunteers his time to United Way and SCORE. Dr. Wildnauer dedicates this recognition to his professional mentors, Paul Janssen of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Jim Burke of Johnson & Johnson, and Tylenol. For more information, visit www.hwsc.com.