Richard is a highly experienced retail specialist with a primary focus on retail parks, leisure assets, and the development of leasing and occupier relationships. With over 10 years of experience at Ellandi, Richard initially served as Head of Occupier Relations before advancing to a Director position. Prior to Ellandi, he spent four years at Landsec, gaining extensive expertise across various regions and legal jurisdictions within the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Throughout his career, Richard has successfully managed up to 2 million square feet of retail space, developing strong relationships with UK occupiers and negotiating portfolio-wide deals. He has also worked closely with investment teams to identify and source new opportunities, contributing to the sale of approximately £700 million of assets in his final 15 months at Landsec. Richard’s deep understanding of the retail sector and his ability to drive strategic growth make him a key asset in managing and expanding retail and leisure properties.