Richard Knight

Richard Knight is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sustainability and strategic consulting. Currently serving as the Head of Sustainability and Chief of Staff at South Pole, Richard manages projects that foster efficient and sustainable business change on a global scale. Richard's previous roles include a Researcher at Accenture, where participation in a group project led to the development of a new innovation framework for the European Consumer Goods sector, and a Junior Consultant at Totum Partners, providing recruitment services while also analyzing market data. Additionally, Richard has worked as a Strategic Analyst at Royal Mail, where application of scrum methodology and advanced analytical skills were pivotal in designing company processes. Early career experience includes a Business Development Intern role at Paul Hastings, successfully contributing to a significant deal with Deutsche Bank. Richard holds a Master of Science in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Bath.