F.iet Richard Hodkinson C.eng.

Richard Hodkinson is an experienced professional with a focus on IT services and operations in the legal industry. Richard has held various positions, including CTO at Freeths and DWF, where they were responsible for managing IT budgets, rebuilding teams, and supporting global expansion. Richard has also served as Chairman at DWF360 Ltd, overseeing the development of a cloud-based risk management solution. Prior to these roles, they held senior positions at Irwin Mitchell solicitors and nPower, where they successfully implemented financial systems and managed teams. Early in their career, Richard worked as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Buck & Hickman, where they implemented an innovative trading system.

Richard Hodkinson C.Eng., F.IET completed their education at Sheffield Hallam University from 1984 to 1988. Richard obtained a degree in Electronic Systems & Control Engineering within the field of Engineering & Technology. Prior to their university education, they attended Ashleigh Comprehensive from 1976 to 1981, although no specific degree or field of study is listed for this period. In addition to their formal education, Richard Hodkinson C.Eng., F.IET obtained the certification in ISO27001:13 from LRQA in May 2015.