Richard trained as an earth scientist and engineer and has been involved in the natural resources industries for most of his working life, helping to develop a Cornish company into a significant part of the local economy. Following a successful 10 year career within the water and petroleum industries, Richard joined the Cornish based marine drilling company Seacore.

As commercial director he acquired considerable experience in developing and sustaining the growth of an independant business over many years and was subsequently elected managing director, a position he held for 5 years until the acquisition of the business by a European multi-national.

Richard has extensive management experience covering business development strategy and financial management, raising corporate finance, commercial and contract negotiations on both a domestic and international basis.