Richard joined University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as Chief Executive in October 2021 and in October 2023 he was also appointed as Chief Executive of the University Hospitals of Northampton NHS Group.
Richard chairs the East Midlands Acute Providers Network, where the eight acute providers across the East Midlands come together to improve clinical services and to strengthen recruitment and retention. He is also the Chair of the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and the Midlands Regional Talent and Leadership Board.
Richard is proud to work in his local hospitals and he and his family live in Leicestershire.