Richard Lygo

Richard Lygo is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as an HR Business Partner at Biffa since January 2016, Richard delivers HR strategy for operational and commercial teams across six regions in the South. Previously, Richard held HR Business Partner roles at Hovis Ltd, focusing on people excellence strategies, and succeeded in implementing key HR initiatives. Richard has also worked as a Regional HR Manager at both Hovis Ltd and Premier Foods, managing multiple manufacturing sites and leading significant change projects, including site closures and organizational restructuring. Richard's career began at Dairy Crest, where noteworthy responsibilities included overseeing employee relations during a major acquisition and leading site rationalization efforts. Richard holds educational qualifications from several institutions, including Swindon Management College and Oxford Brooks University, and is currently pursuing further leadership development.