Richard became Managing Director of Plymouth Citybus in May 2012. Citybus and Go Cornwall bus serve over 18 million passengers each year, making them one of the largest public transport providers in the region. Employing 950 people and operating a fleet of 350 buses, Richard brings over thirty years of experience to the bus industry, starting as a bus driver in Cornwall in 1989.
He currently chairs the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, the Plymouth Area Business Council and the Plymouth Growth Board. Richard also chairs Destination Plymouth, the city’s destination management company and serves as a director of the National Marine Park. He actively promotes businesses across Cornwall and Devon, ensuring their voices are heard.
In education, Richard chairs the Governors for City College Plymouth and All Saints Secondary School, striving for a bright future through quality education and diverse job opportunities. He also chairs the Mount Batten Water Park Centre.
Proud of his West Country heritage, Richard serves as one of the King’s Deputy Lieutenants, residing and working across Devon & Cornwall. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing, rugby and being a grandfather.