Richard is a seasoned leader in strategic talent development and organizational transformation, with over 20 years of experience across Europe and the Middle East. Known for fostering high-performing teams and cultivating inclusive, growth-oriented cultures, Richard excels in aligning people strategies with evolving operational business needs.
Previously managing over one million training hours annually across diverse vocational sectors, he drove results that earned recognition, including the 'Best International Training Provider 2017' by the British Institute of Cleaning Sciences.
Richard’s career includes corporate roles such as Emirates Group Director of Centre of Excellence, Head of High-Performance Teams and Education roles Head of Department in both the UK and UAE secondary education sectors.

At NEOM, Richard leads on all operations, as well as the delivery of Talent Academy physical assets.