The Humber is perfectly positioned to create a low carbon roadmap for the rest of the UK & Europe. With significant investment in decarbonisation projects spanning hydrogen energy, carbon capture, storage & solar power, the Humber proudly carries the title of the UK's Energy Estuary.

Building on his background as a leader in the private sector, running businesses across a range of industries and in the public sector leading regional investment teams, Richard's role, maximising the benefits of Freeport status, is to lead Humber Freeports drive to attract investment regionally, nationally & internationally, maximising the opportunities arising from the net zero transition, in particular creating high skilled jobs and improving peoples lives.