Richard Harris

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Interim Chief Executive Officer at The Rank Group plc

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Richard Harris is the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of The Rank Group, a major UK gaming company. He has extensive experience in corporate finance and senior leadership, having previously served as CFO for Foxtons Group and Group Financial Controller at Laird PLC. He is a graduate of the University of Warwick and a Chartered Management Accountant.

Interesting fact: In January 2026, Richard took on the dual leadership responsibility of being both the Interim CEO and the continuing CFO for The Rank Group.

Personality Overview

Informal

Believer

Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Leadership
Appointed Interim CEO in addition to his CFO role at a FTSE 250 company, demonstrating the board's confidence in his strategic leadership to drive performance.
Gaming Industry Finance
As CFO of Rank Group, he oversees the financial strategy of major brands like Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo, focusing on disciplined financial management and restructuring.
Investor Relations
His roles at publicly listed companies like Rank, Foxtons, and Laird have required extensive experience managing financial reporting and communications with the investment community.

Media Appearances

Richard has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Interim Chief Executive Officer at The Rank Group plc
5-2022 - 1-2026
Chief Financial Officer at The Rank Group plc
6-2019 - 4-2022
Chief Financial Officer at Foxtons
7-2017 - 3-2019
Group Financial Controller & Head of Investor Relations at Laird PLC
4-2016 - 7-2017
Group Financial Controller at Laird PLC

Education

2001 - 2004
Bachelor's degree from University of Warwick

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Richard

Personality Compatibility


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