Richard Blaksley

Richard Blaksley is the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of Libra Group. Having been an advisor to Libra Group on multiple transactions since 2006, Richard joined the Group on a full-time basis in 2023 and is responsible for all aspects of risk preparedness and management across the business.

Following on from roles in the British military and defense sector, Richard had a 25-year career in the fields of business intelligence and investigation, firstly with Kroll where he led the EMEA and Asian regions and subsequently as Managing Partner of GPW, formerly a specialist investigative consultancy. Over the course of his work, Richard has led the successful investigation of numerous high-profile frauds in both the private and public sectors and is an acknowledged expert in the field. He has also specialized in wider risk management within the commercial sector and is a strong believer in the concept that risk – if recognized, understood, managed, and embraced – is a necessary component of success.