Nick Richards

I work as an advisor and/or non-executive director with ambitious, entrepreneurial companies helping to set and achieve goals, raise funds where required, keep them on track and often help with a managed, profitable exit. I am well connected and use my connections to benefit my clients

I have been in business for over 35 years at board level, as Commercial Director, Managing Director, Non-Executive Director and Chairman.

I come armed with a wealth of experience in business planning, personal development, growth, fund-raising, structure/restructure, mergers & integration, acquisitions and company sales, sales and marketing including brand creation and development. I have founded several companies, including one which I took from start-up to over £50m revenue. I have substantial international business experience having travelled and traded regularly with more than a dozen countries across the northern and southern hemispheres; I have set up, grown and successfully exited an international joint-venture and established companies in France, Ireland and Australia.

I have created many brands from concept to national retail success and have traded regularly with numerous national corporates. I have developed and run training courses, developed many sales and marketing plans and have considerable experience mentoring and developing people at all levels.

I am also qualified in Data Protection with CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP qualifications, enabling me to ensure my clients are fully compliant with data protection regulations