Richard has been working in the media and advertising industry for more than 36 years. Previously recognised by The Drum as one of the 100 most influential people in UK digital advertising, Richard provides a voice for the online publishing industry, through his role as CEO at the AOP, by working with major industry bodies and driving the AOP’s agenda to tackle key industry issues such as ad quality, advertising UX, and data. He is actively involved in creating meaningful connections and facilitating conversations that will safeguard the future of premium publishers and digital publishing.

In the last year Richard has been campaigning for equal industry standards for all platforms to level the playing field and ensure the industry continues to work together to provide the highest possible standard for users and advertisers – creating greater transparency and accountability - as well as providing collective representation around issues such as privacy and data.

Richard has held senior roles across a variety of sectors including publishing, broadcast, events, digital content, and digital vendor technology businesses.