Richard Knight

Richard Knight currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Vida is Life, a South African consumer goods company specializing in personal care hair care products, since July 2024. Prior to this role, Richard Knight was the Chief Financial Officer for Smollan's Data & Technology division from April 2022 to July 2024, where significant contributions were made to the successful acquisition of Argility Technology Group. Richard Knight's tenure at Argility included notable positions such as Chief Financial Officer and Group Financial Manager, focusing on financial operations until the company was acquired by Smollan in December 2021. Earlier experience includes a role as Financial Executive at Alacrity Technologies and founding a beverage brand, Volt Energy Drink. Educational qualifications comprise an MBA from Henley Business School and multiple credentials from CIMA and Rhodes University, highlighting a strong foundation in accounting and financial management.