Richard is a Net Zero infrastructure investment expert.
With significant experience of working in both the private and public sector, he focuses on the development and delivery of projects in areas including, education, energy efficiency, health, urban regeneration and transport including electric vehicles.
Richard advises lenders, borrowers, local and central government bodies.
His specialisms include origination, PFI/PPP/NPD, developing investment programmes, associated delivery models, commercial contracts and related regulatory matters with a focus on ESG investment and Net Zero outcomes.
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