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Richard was a great addition to the team at LFC bringing structure, drive and discipline to the Product Manager role. Rich managed many projects including the re-launch of LFCTVGO, many website optimisation initiatives, SEO discovery, app development and probably others I have forgotten. In these projects he worked with and managed resources from other internal depts & external agencies, he also looked after contracts, scoping, roadmaps, reporting etc.
He is hard working, detailed, passionate and has a decent sense of humour which always helps. He isn't afraid to speak his mind (constructively of course) and can manage a range of stakeholders with ease all the way up to the C-suite and beyond if needed
Matthew Quinn
Head of Media - Liverpool F.C
I had the fortune to work with Richard during my time managing the Star Wars IP at Lucasfilm. His relaxed yet professional attitude helped quickly establish a relationship of trust, and communication was always flawless, even while working with tight deadlines across different time zones. Deliveries from his team were consistently great and I'm grateful that we got to work on award-winning projects with him. Looking forward to crossing paths with Richard again in the future and I would hire him any day!
Kristoffer Bergqvist
Production Director - Amazon Game Studio
I worked with Richard on multiple games, and he was constantly both professional and enjoyable. He held a high standard of quality with the developers, and was always timely and straightforward in his communications. I honestly just can't recommend him enough, he was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Derek Williams
Assistant Producer - Telltale Games
Richard is a master at handling big brands, which is one of the reasons we brought him on to build and launch our ambitious Star Wars project. His experience and ability allows him to overcome incredibility tough obstacles in a winning fashion. Be that a design issue, stakeholder feedback or even vendor management.
Throughout concept through to completion he has been conscientious, creative and always willing to push the project that little bit further. The end result was a great experience for Disney and Star Wars, which has resonated with kids, adults and received and won multiple award nominations.
James Wright
Games Manager - Disney EMEA
He doesn't just approach the job from a technical point of view - he's brilliant and insightful at understanding the drama, the characters and the heart of each programme. He's living proof that the integration of drama and interactive content works
Russell T Davies
Games Manager - Disney EMEA
Richard is a wizard at digital marketing, creating the most unmissable campaigns for leading brands such as Torchwood and Life on Mars.
I admire his entrepreneurial flare - he was a pioneer at the BBC, ahead of the pack in adopting new technology and platforms, yet presenting it in an accessible way to a complex media organisation.
Ian Grutchfield
Games Manager - Disney EMEA
Richard is one of the most organised and ambitious bosses I've ever had! His determination to make the best possible content for the Tracy Beaker brand was evident in his everyday passion and enthusiasm and he constantly challenged me in my workload and kept me busy - working on the project with him was a fantastic learning experience :)
Helen Varley
Blue Peter Digital Producer - CBBC
Richard was a pleasure to work for and with, genuinely making things happen, creating new connections and always pushing the team for more. His ambition and energy are impressive.
His enthusiasm and drive to make things better shine through in everything he does, always looking for a new angle and a way to incorporate available technologies. He sees the potential in people and pushes his team to be as good as they can be.
Laura Howard
Digital Producer - BBC
During the years Richard worked for me I witnessed his complete commitment to achieving the highest standards. This determination and hard work brought energy and enthusiasm to every project he tackled. He manages stakeholders and suppliers very well and has overseen high profile, complex and innovative productions. I have always enjoyed working with Richard and have no hesitation in recommending him.
Jo Pearce
Creative Director - BBC
Rich is a great boss who strikes a good balance between friendly camaraderie and professional rigour. The knowledge which he has gained from his career so far has been invaluable to our team. He is forward thinking, and has instigated some great initiatives to help our team develop new ideas and gain new business. In addition to all this, his creative ideas are really strong and just seem to flow and flow! A great addition to any creatively led team.
Laura Chilcott
Freelance Senior Digital Producer
First of all, Richard is a legend around here. Our QA runs a "qualitative" meeting each week where they rate our games based on the latest builds they've played and EMEA has consistently been on par with the highest scores out of every single game they test! That's no easy feat!
He has been an amazing ally to the Star Wars brand and his drive to simply make great games, regardless of the budget or scope is one of his strongest characteristics.
To say we are sad to see Richard go is an understatement and we truly hope that he finds a new home in the gaming industry that truly deserves him!
Lucasfilm Games Team