WRAITH is committed to achieving the highest standards of corporate governance and to demonstrate excellence in our approach to business ethics and internal control.
The Board recognises that strong governance underpins a healthy culture and it is important that the Board leads by example, setting the tone from the top and championing the behaviours we expect to see.
Richard brings extensive experience of the defence and engineering sector gained from a thirty-one-year career spanning senior and functional roles working on four continents within the British Army, GEC-Marconi (BAE Systems Electronics Limited), BAe (British Aerospace PLC), AECOM and as an independent contractor. He has also previously worked with several governments, BAE Systems, QinetiQ, and Raytheon.
Able to shape an organisation, deliver world-class products and services, motivate an expert and diverse team, and manage both change and the organisation’s resources skilfully for the short, medium, and long term.
Richard is a Master of Engineering (MEng) having studied Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at several academic institutions including Brunel University.
Responsible for the vision, strategy, and development of the business.
Richard sits on the board of Directors and is a stakeholder.
Current External Appointments: None
APPOINTED: FOUNDER 2020 (PRE-INCORPORATION)
Olivia brings analytical and organisational experience of the construction and engineering industries gained from six years working in functional and management roles.
Olivia gained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the University of Southampton.
Responsible for overseeing day to day operations and planning.
Olivia sits on the board of Directors and is a stakeholder.
Current External Appointments: None
APPOINTED: FOUNDER 2020 (PRE-INCORPORATION)
Rik brings unique international engineering and industrial design experience in the Aerospace, Medical, Technology, and Rail sectors from a thirty-nine-year career spanning functional and senior roles leading design critical projects and companies.
As an award-winning designer, Rik has been involved in the design of 5 trains, including the double-decker DD-IRM “Regiorunner”.
He has designed patented technology, including a highly rated glamping structure, Q-spoiler technology, and digital token-less authentication software. As a founder and partner of multiple companies, Rik has worked to build teams from the ground up, and has experience working in worldwide.
Rik has a BSc (Honours) in Industrial Design Transportation from Coventry University and is a member of the Chartered Society of Designers and the Royal Society of Arts.
Responsible for the aesthetics and design of all land platforms.
Rik sits on the board of Directors and is a stakeholder.
Current External Appointments: None
APPOINTED: 2023
David has time served experience in the logistics industry with a twenty-four-year career in functional roles for the Eddie Stobart Group, and Wincanton PLC throughout Great Britain and Europe.
He has practical on the ground knowledge of the European logistical challenges of today.
David holds a European Community Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage and a Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers.
David is a stakeholder.
Current External Appointments: None
APPOINTED: FOUNDER 2020 (PRE-INCORPORATION)
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