Richard Thornley Cbe Phdng Fraes

Richard Thornley CBE MBA PhD CEng FRAeS serves as a Non-Executive Director at Eisai Limited since June 2022, contributing to the Nominations and Compensation Committees of the prominent Japanese pharmaceutical company. Richard has held various leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer of Thornley International, overseeing consulting services for aerospace and defense industries, and Representative Managing Director for Bell Helicopter in Japan, where substantial sales achievements were accomplished. Prior experience includes significant positions at Rolls-Royce, where Richard acted as President for Japan and Regional Director for Korea, and roles at AgustaWestland and Westland Helicopters, showcasing expertise in defense and aerospace sectors. Richard holds an MBA from the University of Bath along with advanced training in Japanese studies.