Richard Corbridge

Chief Operating Officer at War Child Canada

Richard Corbridge MBA has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Richard has served as the Chief Operating Officer at War Child Canada, overseeing program strategy, country planning, and field operations. Prior to this, Richard was the Director of International Programs at War Child, where they provided leadership and guidance to a team of Country Directors and an International Program team.

Richard also served as the Chief Executive at Lancashire Global Education, where they were responsible for organizational management, developing strategic plans, and ensuring legal compliance. Additionally, they worked as an Organizational and Program Development Advisor at VSO, focusing on building the capacity of an HIV/AIDS NGO and improving its governance and management systems.

Richard's experience also includes managing a community health promotion program at PECKHAM VOLUNTARY SECTOR FORUM, where they implemented grant management and reporting systems. As a Program Manager at Learning Partnerships, they managed a youth development program and established strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Prior to their work in the development sector, Richard founded and served as the Executive Director of AWA Records, a successful record company. In this role, they managed various aspects of the company, including marketing, sales, production, and accounting.

Richard Corbridge, MBA, has a diverse education history. Richard started their education in 1994 at the University of Bradford, where they pursued a degree in Peace Studies, which they completed in 1998. In 2001, they enrolled at the University of Leeds and obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Management focused on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, which they completed in 2002. Later, in 2008, Richard pursued further education at The Open University, earning a Post-graduate Professional Diploma in Management, specializing in Profit/Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. Additionally, they completed an Executive MBA program at The Open University from 2008 to 2013.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    May, 2019 - present

  • Director International Programs

    January, 2010