Richard Bass

Richard Bass has extensive work experience in the energy industry. Richard is currently the Head of Commercial Development at Drax Group since 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Guidehouse as a Director from 2011 to 2020. During their time at Guidehouse, Richard provided strategic and transaction advice to clients, particularly focusing on the energy transition in the UK, EU, and Middle East.

Before Guidehouse, Richard was a Principal at Charles River Associates from 2002 to 2011, where they provided strategy and transaction advice in the energy sector. Richard also worked as a Consultant at Arthur D. Little from 2000 to 2002, specializing in strategy and performance improvement assignments for oil and gas corporations.

Earlier in their career, Richard worked at Mobil Oil as a Technical Sales Consultant from 1998 to 2000, providing technical support to clients in the West Midlands region. Richard also served as a Product Development Engineer at Mobil Oil from 1994 to 1997, where they contributed to research and development of fuels and lubricants for European markets.

Overall, Richard Bass has a strong background in energy sector consulting and strategic advisory roles, with a focus on energy transition and decarbonization projects.

Richard Bass attended Loughborough University from 1989 to 1994, earning a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.