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Richard Schäfer

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Chief Executive Officer at KCOM
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Richard Schäfer is the CEO of KCOM, specializing in telecommunications and technology infrastructure. His extensive career includes CEO and CFO roles at international firms from start-ups to multi-billion-pound organizations, including Lyca Group and Vodafone. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is described by peers as driven, professional, and possessing excellent leadership.

Richard is deeply committed to the Hull community, actively supporting local sports like the Hull City football team and championing community-wide initiatives. He is the driving force behind KCOMs "Hometown Heroes" campaign, which celebrates inspirational local figures and reinforces the companys long-standing connection to the region.

He once managed a complex, multi-jurisdictional organization comprised of over 300 federated and unconsolidated entities.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Community Engagement
He is a vocal champion for KCOM's "Hometown Heroes" campaign, celebrating local leaders and investing in the community's heritage.
Telecommunications Infrastructure
His entire career, including roles at Vodafone, Three UK, and as CEO of KCOM, is centered on the telecommunications sector and its infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Chief Executive Officer
KCOM
8-2025 - 1-2026
Interim Chief Executive Officer
KCOM
2-2025
Chief Financial Officer
KCOM
6-2023 - 6-2024
Group Chief Executive Officer
Lyca Group
10-2022 - 6-2024
Non Executive Director
Slice Mobile
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Education
1997 - 1999
ACMA
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
1995 - 1996
MSc
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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