Richard joined Monkey Puzzle in March 2019 as franchise director, becoming group managing director in December 2019 and then chief executive in September 2020. He has more than 20 years’ experience in accounting, finance, business management and franchising having worked predominantly in the motor trade at the UK head offices for the largest car brands in the world. Richard’s experience has helped in setting the vision, building the executive team, growing the business, and challenging a group of talented people to develop and fulfil their potential.