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Richard Norris

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Head of Technology, Risk & Compliance at WPP
📍 Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Richard is the Head of Technology, Risk & Compliance at WPP, an award-winning Programme Director with 26 years of experience in transformation and productivity. A graduate of the University of the West of England, he is frequently described by colleagues as a knowledgeable, organized, and brilliant mentor.

Outside of his corporate role, Richard is a published author with a clear passion for community engagement, having written a book on employee-supported volunteering. He is committed to personal development, recently completing a certification to refocus on his priorities and help foster growth in others.

Interesting fact: Richard authored a book titled "Volunteering in a box, " which explores the benefits of volunteering for individuals, charities, and employees.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Head of Technology, Risk & Compliance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
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Risk & Compliance
His current role is Head of Technology, Risk & Compliance at WPP, following several senior roles in governance, risk, and compliance at BT Group.
Process Productivity
He identifies as a productivity specialist who thrives on creating order from chaos and using structure to improve team performance and reduce costs.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Head of Technology, Risk & Compliance
WPP
12-2021 - 10-2023
Principal, Data & Security, Risk and Compliance
BT Group Business Services
11-2017 - 12-2021
Head of Governance & Control, IT
BT
4-2017 - 11-2017
Head of Business Analysis & Planning
BT
3-2016 - 3-2017
CIO Group Business Operations
BT
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Education
2008 - 2009
Consulting and change in organisation
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
1993 - 1998
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University of the West of England
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