Richard Benson Obe

Richard Benson OBE is an accomplished property developer and strategic advisor with extensive experience in various sectors. Currently serving as the Property Developer at Tay Developments & Investments and Rooftop Apartments Developments since December 2015, Richard focuses on developing and refurbishing residential and commercial properties. Additionally, as Managing Director for EMEA at Cardinal Point Strategies, Richard provides strategic advisory services in homeland security and public safety, while also leading Cardinal Point Global Solutions since March 2020 to support US technology companies in international marketing. Richard holds director positions in organizations such as the Network Contagion Research Institute and Agnes Intelligence, overseeing European operations and AI software development, respectively. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years in retail consultancy, Richard brings valuable insights in space planning and operational strategies. Richard has also contributed to academia as a Special Adviser and Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University and previously held the role of Director of Property at RONTEC Roadside Retail Limited.