Richard Barr

Richard Barr is a seasoned professional in commercial and operations management, currently serving as a Senior Commercial Manager at Alstom since February 2021, overseeing the commercial management for the overhaul of railway wheelsets, bogies, and associated equipment. Previously, Richard held various roles at Bombardier Transportation from August 2002 to January 2021, including Commercial Manager and Materials, Planning & Logistics Manager, where achievements included optimizing production plans and maintaining inventory accuracy above 99%. Richard's earlier experience includes planning and logistics management at Jiffy Packaging Co. Ltd and business unit management at Airbus, where responsibilities involved toolroom activities for wing construction jigs. Richard holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University and a Higher National qualification in Mechanical & Production Engineering from South Cheshire College.