About Richard

Richard joined the Group in January 2020 and was appointed Director of Health and Safety at the beginning of 2026.

A skilled safety professional with over 20 years of experience, he has held senior health and safety roles across a wide range of sectors, including retail, telecoms, aviation, and water utilities.

Richard excels in high-risk environments, applying a strategic approach that ensures critical steps are clearly defined, effectively controlled, and independently verified. His leadership style is grounded in trust, collaboration, and psychological safety, fostering high-performing teams capable of operating with agility in complex, multi-stakeholder organisations.