Richard Smith

Richard Smith has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Richard is currently the Head of Professional Practice at the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) since January 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Member Engagement Manager at RCPath from June 2022 to January 2023.

Before joining RCPath, Richard worked at BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) for a significant part of their career. Richard held various positions, including Head of Operations from May 2020 to May 2022, Deputy Head of Member Services from January 2016 to May 2020, CPD and Event Development Manager from February 2010 to January 2016, and Senior Events Organizer from May 2006 to February 2010. In these roles, Richard played a key role in improving operational performance, developing member services, managing events and CPD resources, and establishing strategic partnerships.

Richard also has experience in the travel industry, having worked at Lonsdale Travel as a Sports Travel Assistant Manager from January 2005 to April 2006, Travel Management Group plc as a Senior Travel Consultant from January 1998 to December 2002, and African Safari Club A.G as a Travel Consultant from August 1990 to December 1991.

Additionally, Richard has a solid background in business travel management, having worked at American Express Global Business Travel in various roles, including Business Travel - Implant Manager from January to December 1997, Business Travel Implant Supervisor from March 1995 to December 1996, Senior Business Travel Consultant from July 1992 to February 1995, and Business Travel Trainee in the Trainee Scheme from January to June 1992.

Overall, Richard Smith has demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a diverse skill set in their work experience across multiple industries.

Richard Smith attended Lutterworth Grammar School from 1988 to 1990. It is not specified whether they obtained a degree or studied a particular field during this time. Subsequently, from 1990 to 1992, Richard attended Loughborough College where they pursued a BTec National Diploma in Business Studies with Travel and Tourism.