My Approach

Agriculture and food supply chains are being forced to make changes. Pressure from digital disruption, environmental concerns and challenging global dynamics mean businesses in the sector need to 'do different'.

In change there is opportunity: new pathways for growth, evolution or more dramatic step-change. Knowing where and how to invest time and resource for the long-term however is not always clear.

Businesses that have a confident strategy and constantly evolve and innovate are more agile to cope in times of disruption or unexpected shocks as much as to seize opportunities as they arise. This is where I can help.

With a career in practice, I know the nuts and bolts as well as the nuances of the agricultural and land sector. This allows me to quickly identify transformative, workable strategic solutions for ambitious businesses and how they will align with the wider commercial landscape.

My approach is bold and incisive. I speak frankly, cut to the chase and can be critical on both sides, but this is built on trust and integrity and always with the ultimate goal of creating the challenge to bring about the best for the business and its people.

Independence is key. I bring objectivity unfettered by history or company culture, and this clarity and fresh perspective allows me to quickly figure out the drivers for what will make your business, and who or what isn’t right, for long-term success.

Working with the senior management team or board, I will then give you the direction to rapidly disseminate change that will bring real, long-lasting solutions and results.

I have clear vision and know how to get where I want, but I am not an autocrat. I take a very human approach and will bring your team along to cement the change of direction. People are at the heart of every successful business, and as well as helping you to define your strategy, I will also support key players in your senior team to reach beyond their potential to evolve the business for a profitable future.

As well as profit and people, the planet is an increasingly significant factor in modern business, particularly for the food supply chain, and working with the environment and towards net zero, meaningfully, will play an influential part in all strategy planning.

I always focus on the why when forming the strategic direction. Success does not always mean doing something. It may mean doing nothing. I will help you work this out.

How I Work

Whether you're looking to make transformational change in your business, upscale or take a new innovative direction, I will help you develop a strategy that ignites real, workable solutions and high value, measurable results.

My approach is flexible and tailormade for each business to allow you to best bring about the strategic changes you need to secure the successful future of your business, for the owners, executives and shareholders. I always work in collaboration with the management team or as a non-executive director on the board.

Whether you need a short-term NED, ad hoc consultancy or more long-term support, contact me to find out more about how we can work together.

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How I work

Businesses that own the future have a well-honed strategy and confidently take people with them towards their vision.

Richard has the ability to galvanise an organisation's stakeholders to realise a shared vision. He has an innately curious nature, with an ability to quickly identify an issue, and the tenacity to understand the nuances and implement an effective and practical solution.