
Profile
Richard joined Azets in February 2025. As Group COO, Richard leads Azets’ international operations team amd provides leadership to the Group's business unti leaders, with a focus on ensuring operational efficiency and continued high performance.
Richard is a seasoned business leader, with 25 years’ experience in senior roles within professional services. He spent a decade with insurance specialist Charles Taylor, most recently as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Charles Taylor Claims Solutions – International. He was also Global Chair of Charles Taylor Adjusting and served as Group COO between 2020-2022.
Prior to joining Charles Taylor, Richard worked at Bain and Company as a Principal in the Financial Services team, working on growth and transformation strategy for insurers, banks and private equity clients. He previously worked for Lloyds Banking Group and has a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cambridge.
Richard lives in Hertfordshire, UK with his wife and three sons, who he loves to watch play sports. He is a keen cyclist and spends time each winter skiing in the Alps.