Richard spent his early career working in European road, sea and air freight operations. In 2011 Richard was appointed as Secretary General of the European Port Community Systems Association EPCSA which in 2014 became International, IPCSA. The Association provides a voice for electronic data interchange operators within the complete logistics sphere and all modes of air, sea and land. IPCSA, who’s global membership now operates in over 500 sea and air ports, handling the electronic exchange of information for in excess of 500 million TEUs and 10 billion tonnes of cargo. IPCSA also supports the industry on development on new innovative solutions to share and exchange data, as well as publishing “How to” practical papers on Community System development and impacts of current events such as COVID-19 on the industry. In his role as Secretary General Richard works to support international organisations on Trade Facilitation and digitalisation including the UN, WCO, WHO, WTO, the European Commission, and the IMO. He is also an expert for UNCEFACT and APEC eCommerce Business Alliance Expert Council . Richard also supports organisations around the world in how to develop community systems and single windows, drawing on the global experience and knowledge of IPCSA.