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Richard Yolland

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Head of Solutions Engineering at Concordium
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Richard is the Head of Solutions Engineering at Concordium, specializing in blockchain and digital assets. With a background in tier-one investment banking at J. P. Morgan, he translates complex infrastructure into clear use cases for financial institutions. People who have worked with him describe him as enthusiastic, dedicated, and methodical.

Beyond his work in finance and technology, Richard has a foundational interest in complex scientific systems. His academic journey includes not only a BSc from the University of KwaZulu-Natal but also early coursework in specialized fields that showcase a deep curiosity for how complex systems work.

Unique fact: He attended an Astrophysics Summer School in 1994.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of Solutions Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Richard shows up

Rigorous & Demanding
Fast But Analytical
ROI Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

Enterprise Blockchain
Focuses on designing and implementing blockchain solutions for enterprise clients, particularly in regulated markets like banking and asset management.
Web3 Payments
Passionate about redefining payments with Web3, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments through platforms like WooCommerce, as highlighted in his recent posts.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Head of Solutions Engineering
Concordium
2-2024
Principal Consultant & Advisory Partner
Sheffield Haworth
4-2023 - 1-2024
Head of Commercial Programmes
Copper.co
8-2021 - 3-2023
Head of Solutions Engineering
Copper.co
4-2018 - 12-2020
Data Commercialisation Director (Executive Director, Data Analytics & Commercialisation team)
J.P. Morgan Corporate & Investment Bank
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1994 - 1994
BSc Honours
University of KwaZulu-Natal
1991 - 1993
BSc
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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