Richard is Managing Director of News Scotland and News Ireland – publishers of The Times, Sunday Times and The Sun in those respective countries.

He has worked in the media and publishing business for in excess of 30 years in a number of commercial and general management roles at publishers including The Scotsman Publications, Johnston Press, Express Newspapers and the Independent.

Richard also serves on the board of NewsBrands Ireland, is a director of Laudonia (a baroque music ensemble and charity) and East Lothian Cricket and is a trustee of his local village hall in Morham. He has worked for all his career in the news media sector after graduating in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex.