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Richard Colley

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Director of Trade and Investment Malaysia and Brunei at Department for Business and Trade
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Richard Colley is the Director of Trade and Investment for Malaysia and Brunei at the UKs Department for Business and Trade. He focuses on strengthening bilateral ties and unlocking new trade opportunities, particularly through the CPTPP agreement. An alumnus of the University of Westminster, his expertise lies in government relations and international business development across Southeast Asia.

Outside of his core diplomatic and trade duties, Richard shows a deep respect for history and veterans, notably representing the British High Commission at remembrance ceremonies. He maintains a professional interest in major industrial sectors, including aerospace and automotive, following leading companies like Boeing and General Motors.

He has held concurrent ex-officio board member positions at the British Chambers of Commerce in both Malaysia and the Philippines.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Director of Trade and Investment Malaysia and Brunei
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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UK-ASEAN Trade
He actively promotes trade between the UK and Southeast Asian nations, focusing on leveraging the CPTPP trade agreement to create new opportunities for UK businesses.
Clean Energy Investment
Identifies and promotes partnership opportunities for UK companies in the clean energy sector, particularly in emerging areas like Sarawak, Malaysia.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Director of Trade and Investment Malaysia and Brunei
Department for Business and Trade
10-2018 - 7-2022
Director of Trade and Investment Philippines
Department for Business and Trade
7-2016 - 9-2018
Head of Investment (Southern England)
Department for Business and Trade
8-2022
Member Board of Directors (Ex-Officio)
British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC)
10-2018 - 7-2022
Trustee (Ex-Officio)
British Chamber of Commerce Philippines
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Education
2014 - 2014
NU Certificate Program
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
University of Westminster
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