Dave Richards Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

London, England, Gb

Leads the Sanctions & Export Control professionals around the global Defense business of Rolls-Royce. This includes holistic support to the Aero, Naval, Nuclear and Space markets and ancillary products. My team is focused on providing compliance and enablement through licensing, tools, procedures, reviews and strategic advice.

London, England, Gb

Managed a team responsible for all export control activities for the Defense business unit of Rolls-Royce across North America (US & Canada). This includes Aerospace and Naval product lines. The business provides propulsion for transport, combat and civil aircraft, power generation and propellers for Naval vessels, as well as distributed power solutions for hybrid and other high energy systems. Operationalizing export control across the business to deliver compliance while enabling the business to grow at pace. This team supports all business functions (procurement, IT, engineering, business development, etc.) and advises global business partners on US trade compliance matters.

London, England, Gb

Managed a team responsible for export control activities across the North American Defense Aerospace business unit. Advised globally on US export controls. Operationalized export control throughout the business to deliver pace and simplicity in compliance. Licensing, intangible, tangible, cloud, ITAR, EAR, FTR.

London, England, Gb

-Implemented and managed the North American export control audit program for Rolls-Royce across all business units (gas turbine manufacturing, marine propulsion, and nuclear power plant operations). -Developed and implemented corporate-wide export control procedures and automated solutions across Rolls-Royce North America for continual improvement.-ISO9001 Lead Auditor certified.

London, England, Gb

-Advised and assisted the purchasing department on export control compliance.-Saved the business $10s of millions using innovation, problem solving and negotiation skills to solve old and new problems. Championed change. -Supply chain management of precision machined components for global production of civil aero, military aero and industrial gas turbine engines.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

In command of a ground reconnaissance unit of 450 Troopers.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

-Assists in planning major operations for a Infantry Brigade Combat Team of ~6,000 Soldiers. -Coordinates a cross-functional staff of HR, IT, Operations, Logistics, Intelligence, Civil Affairs, Public Affairs, and others to develop cohesive plans and synchronize execution.-Trains Battle Captains

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

-2nd in Command of a Cavalry Squadron (~500 Soldiers across 5 sub-units stationed around the state of Indiana)-Chief of Staff (~17 officers, ~25 NCOs)

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

-3rd in Command of a Cavalry Squadron (~500 Soldiers across 5 sub-units stationed around the state of Indiana)-Developed, executed, and oversaw all training and activities performed by the unit

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

-Planner for a Infantry Brigade (~4,500 Soldiers across ~30 sub-units stationed around the state of Indiana)-Executed major operations as large as 30,000 multi-national Soldiers represented in one combined exercise

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

-Commanded a unit of 92 Soldiers, a stand-alone facility in Connersville, IN, and over $25M of equipment-Overall responsible for all unit activities including training and management of personnel and equipment

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

-Overall responsible for the logistics support of ~3,500 Soldiers and ~1,000 military vehicles. This included forecasting, contracting, planning, executing, and the management of a staff.

Columbus, Ga, Us

Started an independent agency for AFLAC and created a sales team of 14 associates in the Indianapolis, IN area.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as a Cavalry Officer for four years in the Active Duty Army. I was stationed at Fort Stewart, GA where I served with the 3rd Infantry Division. During this time I was deployed to Iraq for 14 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I am proud of this service and the positive impact my unit had on the Iraqi people.-Awarded for combat service-Major operations planning & execution-Built the #1 rated patrol base in the Baghdad area-Combat vehicle fleet management-Combat and training leadership

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