Robert Richards

Robert Richards serves as the Global Business Solutions Director at CONTECHS since January 2024, specializing in engineering and project management for the automotive sector with over 25 years of experience. Prior to this role, Robert provided consultancy as a Programme Director at McLaren Automotive, overseeing a large team for the company's high-performance vehicle lines. Previous positions include Head of Engineering at Truck-Lite, where Robert managed engineering functions and project management, as well as Engineering Manager and Lead Engineer at Johnson Controls Automotive. Robert's career began as a Design Engineer in mechanical design with International Tobacco Machinery and included an apprenticeship at Teleflex Morse Ltd. Robert holds an HNC and ONC in Mechanical Engineering from Basildon College.