Richard Kitchen

Richard Kitchen has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in account management and customer-facing roles. Since February 2022, Richard has been training as a Travelling Ticket Inspector at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway PLC, focusing on customer interaction and safety responsibilities. Prior to this role, Richard spent nearly nine years at Leasedrive, advancing from a Strategic Account Manager to General Manager of Strategic & Corporate Accounts, where key account management and strategy development were central tasks. Richard’s career includes significant positions at Hitachi Capital as Key Account Manager and Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager, Ryder plc in various financial and managerial roles, and Fraikin Ltd as Contract and Administration Manager, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial management and strategic planning. Richard holds a Master of Science in Management Sciences from the University of Warwick.