Richard Palmer

Richard Palmer is a seasoned professional in private equity and advisory, currently serving as a Senior Director at Straight Bat Private Equity since November 2019, with a focus on investing in mature Australian businesses for long-term wealth preservation and capital growth. Richard has held various roles, including Non-Executive Director positions at Click Click Marketing and A1 Rubber, and has experience as Head of Corporate PMO at Asahi Beverages. Richard's tenure at EY spanned over three years, where advisory expertise was provided in program and portfolio management, particularly in areas such as business transformation, capital investment, and procurement strategies across diverse industries. With a background in network planning and supply chain analysis at BP, Richard holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Macquarie University and completed a finance course at Harvard Business School Online.