Richard brings over 35 years of experience in finance and business leadership, having worked extensively within the technology sector and with organisations across both the private and public sectors. A qualified accountant, he has supported businesses through periods of significant growth, helping leadership teams make informed decisions and build stronger financial foundations.

Most recently, Richard was CFO and Board Member at a leading Microsoft consultancy, where he helped guide the business through a period of sustained annual growth exceeding 30%, culminating in a successful £45 million exit in 2022. His experience also includes leading acquisitions and overseeing the integration of businesses following acquisition.

Richard has considerable expertise in financial systems and business improvement. He has delivered ERP implementations for organisations including the Department for Education and the NHS, bringing a practical understanding of how technology can improve financial processes and support more effective business operations.

Alongside his executive experience, Richard provides fractional CFO support to businesses that need senior financial expertise without a permanent appointment. His board-level experience also enables him to offer an independent perspective on financial performance and the challenges facing business leaders.

Richard's approach is grounded in the belief that good financial leadership is about more than the numbers. He brings a practical, commercially minded perspective to his work, with a focus on helping businesses achieve their goals.