Richard spent 15 years in corporate banking technology, holding leadership roles with Citigroup and Lloyds Banking Group before co-founding WatchMyCompetitor in 2005.
While working for banks, he led large technology divisions and international change programmes worth hundreds of millions of pounds, as well as represented the British Bankers Association in lobbying the IRS on policy change.
It was during this time that Richard identified a critical need for competitor intelligence to help the banks adapt quickly to regulatory changes and offer authoritative guidance to corporate clients. Until then the market relied on press clippings and expensive consultants for insights
Along with Amanda, he began developing a tech solution to automate market tracking and provide relevant, timely insights to improve decision-making and offer a strategic advantage.
The first iterations of the platform outperformed external consultants. This gave Richard and Amanda the confidence to take the platform beyond the sector, securing early partnerships with Reckitt Benckiser and Unilever.
With proven case studies and client validation, the husband and wife co-founders built the first official version of WatchMyCompetitor – a market intelligence platform that continues to evolve and serve thousands of users worldwide.
Today, Richard plays a hands-on role in the technological innovation of the platform. He’s excited about helping clients navigate the challenges and opportunities created by AI.
Richard is also an experienced people leader, having led teams of 300+ at Citigroup. He’s a keen advocate for meritocracy, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, principles embedded into WatchMyCompetitor’s culture.