Richard graduated from Manchester Met in 1987 with an Economics degree and then went to The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for Young Officer training. Richard spent 8 years serving in the Infantry with The Royal Anglian Regiment. After the Army, he spent the next 9 years working for Michael Page and was a joint founder of MPHR in 2000. In 2005 Richard left and founded Oakleaf Partnership, he really wanted a business that was reflective of the customers served and one that was aligned with his own ethos and values. Richard firmly believes he has achieved that ambition and as we plan for the future, he is in awe of the business created and the continuing ambition for growth.
He is now into his third decade of successfully operating in the global HR search arena and still has a passion for delivering HR search solutions for his customers.
Outside of work, Richard has two grown-up sons and two fox red labradors that need a lot of exercise! He runs and cycles regularly, pushing some weights now and again (just not with his sons!). Richard enjoys all sports, particularly rugby union, cricket and road cycling. He’s also been known to smash a few clay pigeons now and again – great fun and no one shoots back at you!
Richard works as often as he can with the Veteran community and is a Trustee of The Regimental Benevolent Charity.
Emma Castillo
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