Richard Blanks Firp

Richard Blanks FIRP is a seasoned recruitment professional with over 20 years of experience in business and technology recruitment. Currently serving as the Head of Talent at AG Consultancy & Apps Ltd., Richard leads recruitment and strategy for an SAP Gold Partner consulting firm that works with prestigious clients, including major players in the oil, gas, and food industries. Richard's previous roles include Managing Director at Opus Durum Recruitment Consultancy, Principal Consultant at ReThink Recruitment, and Owner of Addison Rich Consultancy Ltd., with a strong focus on contract and permanent recruitment in sectors such as investment banking and technology. Richard's career began as a Recruitment Consultant at Parity, establishing a solid foundation in IT recruitment, and has since evolved through various management roles and business ownership. Richard holds an LLB Honours degree from the University of London and A-level qualifications from St Albans School.