Ricky Fodor is a Brazilian-born, American-based executive and storyteller whose life has been shaped by resilience, reinvention, and an unwavering commitment to faith and personal growth.

His career spans more than two decades across global retail, hospitality, technology, and performance sports, including leadership roles at Apple, Vans, Rapha, and Café du Cycliste.

Known for his strategic thinking, business acumen, and ability to guide organizations through transformation, Ricky has built a reputation as a dynamic leader who blends analytical insight with human-centered vision.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ricky’s life has been deeply influenced by his passion for cycling, his journey through personal hardship, and the profound spiritual awakening that reshaped his understanding of purpose.

His experiences navigating major life transitions, surviving cancer, and rediscovering identity through faith offer a unique perspective grounded in humility, perseverance, and gratitude.

Ricky lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his wife, Raquel, and their Australian Shepherd, Indy. He is an avid cyclist, a student of Scripture, and a believer in the transformative power of endurance — both on the road and in life.

His writing reflects the complexity of his journey: equal parts heart, discipline, vulnerability, and hope.