Richard Lapin

Richard Lapin, Vice President, Global Affairs, joined Bristow in June 2021. He leads worldwide government affairs for the company and supports Bristow’s business development initiatives in the 16 countries where Bristow operates and in regions targeted for expansion.

Before joining Bristow, Richard spent 12 years at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and TotalEnergies in senior international commercial and government relations roles. Prior to joining Anadarko in 2010, Richard was Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration for Mayor Bill White of Houston, Texas from 2004 to 2009.

Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Yale University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Before law school, Richard was a teacher of English and Agriculture in the Peace Corps in Thailand, and after law school, Richard spent 10 years in the entertainment industry at DreamWorks SKG and Sony Entertainment.