Richard Rogers

Richard Rogers has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Richard has worked as the Chief People Officer at Teleport since September 2023. Prior to that, they held various roles at True Search, including Partner and Lead for Consumer, Food/Agtech, Climate and Supply Chain in APAC/SEA from August 2021 to August 2023. Richard also worked as a Partner at True Search from May 2020 to August 2023, where they focused on global HR strategy and executive recruitment for fast-growing technology companies.

Before joining True Search, Richard was a Senior Consultant and Head of Benelux and Consumer Practice at The Big Search from August 2018 to April 2020. Richard also worked as a freelance consultant in development and business planning from January 2017 to November 2018, where they led various projects for start-ups, small businesses, and charities.

In addition, Richard served as the Communications Director (interim) at the Centre for Thriving Places from January 2017 to September 2017. Before that, they worked as an Engagement Manager at Heidrick & Struggles from May 2015 to December 2016, and as a Sr. Associate at Spencer Stuart from May 2013 to April 2015.

Richard's early career includes working at The Guardian as an Editorial Staff from October 2007 to April 2013, where they held various roles in editorial management, reporting, and feature writing. Richard led multiple research teams and conducted in-depth interviews during their time at the company.

Richard Rogers has a degree in Philosophy and English Literature (MA(Hons)) from The University of Edinburgh. Richard also holds a diploma in Coaching from Academie voor Coaching en Counselling. Additionally, they have studied Philosophy at the University of Washington.