Richard Calvert

Richard Calvert is an accomplished strategist and consultant with extensive experience in data-driven marketing and brand development. As the Founder and Lead Consultant at The Thread Team, Richard built a successful consultancy achieving £1M in turnover within three years. Richard serves as a Strategic Advisor at Mistercalvert Consulting, assisting leaders across various sectors in unlocking brand and technology opportunities. Additionally, Richard holds roles as a Non-Executive Director at Arwen.AI, guiding AI tool development for combating hate speech, and as a Visiting Speaker at the London School of Economics, teaching digital strategy. With a commitment to mentoring LGBTQ+ talent in digital marketing and a background in high-impact consulting for major brands, Richard has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, digital transformation, and partnership marketing. Richard holds degrees from Durham University, City St George’s University of London, and is currently pursuing an AI Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.