Richard sits on the senior leadership team and is accountable for the Technology and Marketing (Portfolio) functions of Smiths Detection. His primary objective is assuring the sustained long-term performance and profitable growth of the portfolios including innovation and digital transformation. Richard joined Smiths in 2016 and has served as Head of Market: Western Europe, Global Industry Director: Aviation and VP: Marketing. Prior to Smiths, Richard spent 8 years in GM roles at Honeywell (Process Controls), and 6 years as MD of ENRAF UK. Richard holds a BA in Business Studies and has worked several international assignments including 4 years based in Singapore. Richard speaks fluent French and lives in the UK.