Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas currently serves as the Director of Insight, Communications and Engagement at Swansea Bay University Health Board, a position held since March 2023. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of Communications and Engagement at North Bristol NHS Trust and as a Governor at Cardiff and Vale College. Richard's extensive background in the BBC spans several roles, culminating as Portfolio Head of Marketing, Audiences and Digital Services, where responsibilities included corporate decision-making and leadership of a large team. Other notable positions include Managing Director at Cardiff & Co, Director of Marketing and Communications at South West RDA, and Director of Communications at ELWa. Richard holds an MSc in European Leisure Resource Management from Swansea Institute and a BSc. (Hons) in Technology and Business Studies from the University of South Wales.