Richard joined York Aviation as a Principal Consultant in January 2004 from Manchester Airport, where he spent over 20 years in a wide variety of managerial roles. His experience encompasses aviation policy development, corporate strategy, economic regulation, business planning, terminal management, and operations planning. He has a thorough understanding of the aviation industry gained through representing Manchester in aviation policy forums at national and European level and through playing a key role in the development of Manchester’s long-term business strategy.
Since joining York Aviation, Richard has managed a wide variety of studies, including, recently, the preparation of evidence on the social and economic impact of London City Airport in connection with planning applications, and an economic impact study of City of Derry Airport in Northern Ireland. Richard has also provided advice to GoSkills (the Sector Skills Council for Transport) and the North West Regional Development Agency in the area of skills requirements for the aviation industry.
Richard is currently working on a commercial income strategy for Poznan Lawica Airport in Poland in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers Poland.