Richard Hickson

Richard Hickson has extensive experience in the mining and automation sectors, having held various managerial and technical roles. At Sperosens, Richard served as Service Manager, focusing on field support and the management of a local office. At Komatsu Mining, roles as Productivity Consultant/Analyst and Technical Training Officer involved liaising with mine management to enhance productivity, along with supervising training initiatives on OEM machinery. Richard further advanced to Automation and Information Manager at Sandvik, overseeing field specialists and improving servicing standards. As Product Support Manager at Sandvik, responsibilities included liaising with clients on technical issues and ensuring compliance with local legislation. Prior to these roles, Richard worked at BHP as an Electrician/Technician/Supervisor, gaining credentials and skills in various electrical and automation systems. Richard's educational background includes a diploma from Witbank Technical College and specialized training as a Low and High Voltage Electrician.