Ian Richards
Login to view DISC.Chief Operating Officer at Trees for Life
📍 United Kingdom
As Chief Operating Officer at Trees for Life, Ian Richards leverages a background in founding businesses in the food and tourism sectors. A Business Studies graduate from Aston University, he has a history of growing ventures, including consultancies and sustainable food companies, primarily focused on developing Scotlands natural and cultural heritage.
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31 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities
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Rewilding & Conservation
As COO of Trees for Life, he is central to the organization's mission of rewilding the Scottish Highlands and was interim director for its Dundreggan Rewilding Centre.
Sustainable Food
Co-founded RSF Scotland and directed the Bay Food Group, both focused on high-quality food using sustainably sourced, natural Scottish ingredients.
Career
Work history
3-2022
Chief Operating Officer
Trees for Life
8-2020
Non Executive Director
THERA (SCOTLAND)
1-2011
Director and Founder
IRC
5-2014 - 5-2024
Director and Co-Founder
RSF Scotland
3-2021 - 1-2022
Non Executive Director
Bay Food Group
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Education
1980 - 1984
Business Studies
Aston University
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