Richard Ward

Richard Ward is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and currently serves as the Director of Asset Management at AstraZeneca, where they have developed a strategy for the Operations Engineering Service during the construction of a $1.3 billion R&D facility. Previously, they held leadership positions at Sanofi and Dairycrest, overseeing engineering and maintenance operations, with a focus on budget control, project management, and continuous improvement. Ward's extensive experience, including roles at GlaxoSmithKline, emphasizes their capabilities in managing large teams, implementing compliance strategies, and driving operational efficiencies. They hold a BEng (Hons) and an MSc from the University of Portsmouth.