Richard established Cundall's Dubai office in early 2007, followed by the Qatar office in 2010, and has overall responsibility for Cundall’s MENA business. A mechanical engineer by training, Richard joined the practice in 1994 from a consultancy background where he had worked on a number of high-profile projects, including Canary Wharf Tower and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. Richard’s regional experience covers most sectors and has included technical property consultancy associated with lease and purchase negotiations, retail and commercial fit-out, commercial offices, hotel/lifestyle and education. 

Prior to relocating to Dubai, Richard was responsible for the operational management of Cundall’s healthcare group, which he helped establish in 2001 and developed into a significant proportion of the practice turnover. 
With his broad experience, covering most sectors including project management and contract administration, Richard has a determined focus on quality and delivery. Richard has a particular interest in both integrated and sustainable design solutions and construction efficiency through standardisation and prefabrication. 

Richard sits on three main boards of the business, the Global Management Board, the Global Strategy Committee, and the EMEA Management Board. This involves Richard considering the performance of all parts of the company and contributing to strategies that optimise both expertise and resources to create a resilient business – primarily driving and shaping an incredible business globally.