Richard is Bank of America’s Vice Chairman, Global Banking and Markets, supporting the sector and product leaders on origination and execution of transactions, both with governments and corporations, and on building banker relationships with the C-Suite.

Previously, from 2007 to 2017 Richard was Bank of America (including Merrill Lynch) Managing Director for Transport, Infrastructure, Power & Utilities.

Prior to this Richard was with the law firm Allens Arthur Robinson for 20 years as an M&A partner.

In 2017 Richard was appointed by the NSW Government as Chairman of Western Sydney Local Health District and continued in the role until July 2023.

In 2018 Richard was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the community particularly through health management roles and to the law, corporate governance, and higher education organizations.

In 2019 Richard became a Member of the Business Council of Australia Infrastructure, Housing and Construction Committee and continues as an active member of the Committee.

In 2021 Richard was appointed Doctor of the University of NSW for his contributions to public health.

Richard was previously appointed by the Federal Attorney General to the Advisory Board of the Australian Government Solicitor and by the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs to the Board of the Australia Indonesia Institute.