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Richard Phillips retired in 2019 after a 51-year career in law enforcement and industrial/commercial security in the Republic of South Africa.Richard specialised in cash logistics and security management for the last 30 years of his career having served as a technology development General Manager and later Sales Director for Fidelity Cash Management Services.In 2006 Richard played a leading role in the creation of Cash Connect Management Solutions, an early pioneer in the supply of an automated retail cash management service to the country’s retail and wholesale market. In his capacity as Joint Chief Executive Officer, he helped Cash Connect pursue a steady and successful expansion into a leading Fintech business up until his retirement in November 2019.In September 2004, he was made an honorary life member of the Security Association of South Africa and also received a special Cash in Transit industry award in recognition of contributions made to the industry. Richard and his wife Ann are ardent adventurers and spent many years exploring Southern Africa from the Cunene River to Cape Agulhas and from the Fish River Canyon to Mozambique during which time they shared their many fascinating encounters in various outdoor magazines. He has written numerous articles and presented many papers on various security and cash management subjects throughout his career and since retiring has taken to writing novels as well as general commentary often with his unique satirical slant.He is an avid lover of African wildlife, and his hobbies include off road touring and camping, birding, and fishing.

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