Richard Abels

Richard Abels is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with extensive experience across various industries, including publishing, events, and logistics. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing Services at The Loadstar since October 2020, Richard previously held key leadership roles such as Sales Director at Auris Associates Ltd, where contributions included driving sales and business development for SMEs and not-for-profit organizations. Notable career achievements include managing successful sales teams at The Big Agency and creating Europe's largest annual event in the express delivery sector during tenure at Express Expo. Richard has a proven track record of revitalizing revenue streams and launching profitable initiatives throughout a career that began at Emap Maclaren, where significant market share gains and award-winning promotions were realized.