Richard Patrick

Richard Patrick is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operational management and business development across various sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at the Royal Town Planning Institute since August 2017, Richard has previously held senior roles including Head of Commercial Activities at the Council of Mortgage Lenders from 2014 to 2017, and Head of Business Development at the Chief Fire Officers Association from 2013 to 2014. Richard's career also includes positions such as National Sales Manager at FTA, Head of Business Services at NFU, and Head of Channel Development at the Co-operative Group. Earlier roles include European Business Development Manager at Boots UK and National Sales Manager at Mars. Richard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Newcastle University.