Richard Holroyd

Richard Holroyd is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in the public and private sectors. Currently serving as CEO of Capita's Public Services Division and Managing Director and Client Partner for Defence and Security, Holroyd leads a team of approximately 2,500, focusing on Defence, Fire, and Security operations. Previous roles include Managing Director at Centrica, where significant efficiency savings were achieved, and Chief Operating Officer at the UK Ministry of Defence, overseeing a transformational shift in Defence IT delivery. Holroyd's early career includes key positions at BT, where substantial operational performance improvements were realized, and a distinguished tenure in the British Army, culminating as Managing Director of Military Custody and Detention Operations. Holroyd holds an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and a BA (Hons) in History from Ulster University.