Richard Friend
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Nick Gretton
I’ve known Richard in a number of different roles over many years. In my opinion he’s strategic, tenacious and clear thinking, with a strong grasp of technology, customer service and finance.
Kevin Taylor
I have had the pleasure of working with Richard on a number of occasions and have found him to be supremely reliable, professional, approachable and knowledgeable on a vast range of subjects, including business leadership, a Subject Matter Expert, Coach, Mentor and educator and would happily recommend Richard for each (or all) of the above.
Jayne Nickalls
I have worked with Richard over the last 10 years, as an adviser to Jadu. Richard is a dedicated senior management professional who was instrumental in establishing Jadu as a market leader in local government. He helped to steer Jadu through the difficult lock down period, with a keen focus on cost management, with very good results. Richard's is a hard worker with knowledge and skills in a number of areas - in particular in business analysis, software delivery, and financial management. Richard always kept me well informed and I enjoyed working with him.
Nick Gretton
I’ve known Richard in a number of different roles over many years. In my opinion he’s strategic, tenacious and clear thinking, with a strong grasp of technology, customer service and finance.
Kevin Taylor
I have had the pleasure of working with Richard on a number of occasions and have found him to be supremely reliable, professional, approachable and knowledgeable on a vast range of subjects, including business leadership, a Subject Matter Expert, Coach, Mentor and educator and would happily recommend Richard for each (or all) of the above.
Jayne Nickalls
I have worked with Richard over the last 10 years, as an adviser to Jadu. Richard is a dedicated senior management professional who was instrumental in establishing Jadu as a market leader in local government. He helped to steer Jadu through the difficult lock down period, with a keen focus on cost management, with very good results. Richard's is a hard worker with knowledge and skills in a number of areas - in particular in business analysis, software delivery, and financial management. Richard always kept me well informed and I enjoyed working with him.
Nick Gretton
I’ve known Richard in a number of different roles over many years. In my opinion he’s strategic, tenacious and clear thinking, with a strong grasp of technology, customer service and finance.
Kevin Taylor
I have had the pleasure of working with Richard on a number of occasions and have found him to be supremely reliable, professional, approachable and knowledgeable on a vast range of subjects, including business leadership, a Subject Matter Expert, Coach, Mentor and educator and would happily recommend Richard for each (or all) of the above.
Jayne Nickalls
I have worked with Richard over the last 10 years, as an adviser to Jadu. Richard is a dedicated senior management professional who was instrumental in establishing Jadu as a market leader in local government. He helped to steer Jadu through the difficult lock down period, with a keen focus on cost management, with very good results. Richard's is a hard worker with knowledge and skills in a number of areas - in particular in business analysis, software delivery, and financial management. Richard always kept me well informed and I enjoyed working with him.
Nick Gretton
I’ve known Richard in a number of different roles over many years. In my opinion he’s strategic, tenacious and clear thinking, with a strong grasp of technology, customer service and finance.
Kevin Taylor
I have had the pleasure of working with Richard on a number of occasions and have found him to be supremely reliable, professional, approachable and knowledgeable on a vast range of subjects, including business leadership, a Subject Matter Expert, Coach, Mentor and educator and would happily recommend Richard for each (or all) of the above.
Jayne Nickalls
I have worked with Richard over the last 10 years, as an adviser to Jadu. Richard is a dedicated senior management professional who was instrumental in establishing Jadu as a market leader in local government. He helped to steer Jadu through the difficult lock down period, with a keen focus on cost management, with very good results. Richard's is a hard worker with knowledge and skills in a number of areas - in particular in business analysis, software delivery, and financial management. Richard always kept me well informed and I enjoyed working with him.
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Credentials
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Level 2 Coaching Young People & Adults Cricket
1st4sport QualificationsSep, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Agile Leadership 1
Scrum AllianceOct, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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SCALE2GROW
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Feb 2022 - Present
SCALE2GROW provides angel investment with practical support to Midland SMEs looking to accelerate their scaling up. With an unrivalled network of business contacts, and using our own funds, we are personally invested in scaling your business faster and more profitably, being a force multiplier for your growth activities. SCALE2GROW provides angel investment with practical support to Midland SMEs looking to accelerate their scaling up. With an unrivalled network of business contacts, and using our own funds, we are personally invested in scaling your business faster and more profitably, being a force multiplier for your growth activities.
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Jadu
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President Global Operations
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
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Executive Director
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Jun 2011 - Nov 2021
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Vice President, Global Operations
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2020
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Global Business Director
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Feb 2010 - Jul 2018
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QCA
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programme Manager
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Jan 2009 - Feb 2010
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RICS
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Switzerland
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programme Manager
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Mar 2007 - Dec 2008
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Coventry Building Society
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Feb 2003 - Mar 2007
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Business Analyst
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Jul 2000 - Feb 2002
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Project Analyst
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Jun 1998 - Jul 2000
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Senior Analyst
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Jun 1995 - Jun 1998
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Education
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Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
The Business Growth Programme (BGP), Business/Commerce, General -
Swansea University
Upper Second, B.A (Hons) History