Richard studied Accountancy and Finance at Kingston University and initially worked in a Chartered Accountancy practice before moving into financial recruitment.  He has over 30 years of professional recruitment experience, operating and managing businesses recruiting at the most senior level across Commerce and Industry, Sales and Marketing, IT, HR, and Finance.  Richard has previously held Managing Director and Director roles within UK-based international recruitment companies.

Having covered the African market since 2007, he brings specialist experience in the Fintech, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Telecoms, FMCG, Renewable Energy, Business & Professional Services, NFP and Oil & Gas sectors. During his career focused on Africa,  he has been personally involved and led a significant number of Executive level searches across the Continent completing numerous Searches for CEOs and other CXO roles.

He also specialises in the identification of senior leaders for Private Equity, African-focused funds investors for their portfolio companies, up to Chair / NED / Advisory positions.