Richard Waddell has focused on leadership for 20 years as a human capital consultant and British Army officer. He has extensive firsthand experience leading teams and working with clients across a broad range of sectors and geographies to assess and develop leadership, improve the performance of leadership teams, and plan succession.
Professional Focus
Over 20 years’ experience in leadership consulting and team leadership, both professional and military
Extensive record of leadership expertise, including succession planning, team effectiveness, psychometrics, leadership assessment and development, coaching, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
Additional expertise in strategy, purpose, operating model design, and organisational structures
Sector-specific expertise spanning financial services, aerospace & defence, industrial, technology, and government
International experience in various European countries, the Middle East, and the U.S.
Veteran British Army Officer with operational experience, including with the United Nations
Business Expertise
Managing Director, Talent Solutions at an international executive search and talent solutions firm
Director & Founder of a leadership consultancy later acquired by a bigger firm; hired for senior management role by acquiring company
Senior Consultant, Leadership and Talent Practice at one of the world’s top global executive search and leadership consulting firms; worked abroad in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S.
Reservist in the Honourable Artillery Company based in the City of London; transferred from the Regular Army
Royal Artillery Officer in the British Army; deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Cyprus; subsequently led soldiers and managed operations and training for a specialist reconnaissance and intelligence organisation
Sector Expertise
Financial Services
Insurance
Wealth Management
Asset Management
Banking
Fintech
Industrial
Aerospace & Defence
Transportation (Rail)
Automotive
Manufacturing
Energy
Technology
Private Equity
Professional Services
Public Sector (NHS, MoD, Local and Central Government)
Education
Education & Certifications
Master’s degree from Coventry University
Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
ILM Level 7 Executive Management, PRINCE2
Various assessment, development and psychometric qualifications
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