Richard Watts

Richard Watts is an experienced professional in the trading and shipping industry, currently serving as the Director of HR Maritime since April 2008, where the company provides tailored solutions to challenges faced by clients globally. In addition to this role, Richard has been a Board Advisor and Business Producer at Secro since January 2023, focusing on the implementation of Electronic Bills of Lading. Previously, Richard managed post-fixture operations for approximately 1 million tons of rice shipments annually in the Shipping Department at Ascot Commodities NV from August 2003 to October 2007 and held various positions at Rustal Trading Ltd from 2000 to 2003. Richard's educational background includes attended King's College London and CCSS Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies, achieving A-Levels and earlier education at College du Leman.