Richard Carr Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

The role focuses on representing members interests in the important areas of innovation, technical strategy, research, safety and technical standards. I am also lead director for RIA North and RIA Midlands & Eastern and have overall responsibility for the coordination of RIA's Nations & Regions networkAbout the Railway Industry Association The Railway Industry Association (RIA) champions a dynamic UK rail supply sector. We help to grow a sustainable, and high-performing railway as well as promoting UK rail expertise and products to international markets. RIA has over 360 companies in membership in an industry which contributes £43 billion in economic growth and £14 billion in tax revenue each year, as well as employing 710,000 people. It is also a foundation sector for the UK’s economy which supports sustainable investment and jobs in towns and communities across the UK; for every £1 spent in rail, £2.50 is generated in the wider economy. RIA’s membership is active across the whole of railway supply, covering a diverse range of products and services and including both multi-national companies and SMEs (60% by number). www.riagb.org.uk

Greater Sheffield Area

RIA's Nations & Regions network helps to support the rail supply community in your area.Contact me for more information.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

25+ years of corporate senior management/director experience in manufacturing and service businesses, with a strong focus on transportHighly experienced board member with operational and strategic skills, with particular strengths in strategy, marketing and business development Contracted with a number of clients to support and guide them in the areas of strategy, stakeholder engagement, marketing and business development. Working across sectors but with a strong focus and expertise in Rail

United Kingdom

As SME Engagement Manager my role is to take the lead in contacting SME’s in the Leeds City Region to explain the work carried out at SRSMRF, highlight the opportunity, identify support required by SMEs to exploit the opportunities created by SRSMRF and assist SMEs find a route to market.The University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research has been successful in securing ERDF funding to develop a Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility. Delivered through the Northern Powerhouse, the Programme’s primary objectives will be to:1. Enhance the University of Huddersfield’s world-class research capabilities with a new smart rolling stock maintenance research facility that will deliver world class research meeting the requirements of the region and national rail industry.2. Establish a permanent Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility that interlinks regional businesses with UK and international rail supply chains to develop optimal technologies and processes to digitalise and operationally streamline the rail industry; thereby helping to improve the cost efficiency and operational reliability of the railways. 3. Stimulate interest in smart maintenance systems and techniques which regional SMEs can work with SRSMRF to exploit. The project will establish an innovation infrastructure to support the development of new or improved services, processes and products to increase operational efficiency.

United Kingdom

Delivered by the University of Huddersfield this programme of support funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) businesses based within the Leeds City Region area to enable them to grow their business within specific supply chains.The Supply Chain Advisor role is to engage and to support relevant, eligible SME companies through their Supply Chain Programme journey – from initial engagement with the programme through to completion of their engagement on the programme.https://supplychainlcr.co.uk/

Greater Sheffield Area

Develop and maintain long-term and trusting relationships with foreign-owned companies across the Sheffield City Region. Working with Department for International Trade (DIT), Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and local authorities. Be the key point of contact for these companies, including with wider stakeholders.

United Kingdom

Leading the Rail Sector Deal Midlands Pilot for SME Collaboration

United Kingdom

Business Development Associate

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Completed successful MBO of Mechan in August 2007, and took the position of Managing Director and joint shareholder at this time.Sold the business to CIM Group of France in March 2017

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Joined Mechan in May 2006 as Business Development Director, with the aim of heading a MBO. Completed MBO in August 2007, at which point took on the MD role. Company has gone from strength to strength since with growth of over 15% year on year on revenue and profit.

United Kingdom

Responsible for developing major service and maintenance contracts throughout the UK and Western Europe with blue chip clients such as Corus, British Energy, Nissan, Toyota and MOD

United Kingdom

Responsible for Lifting Point Hire Division - 15 branches throughout the UK

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Started my career with Street CraneXpress in 1985, as a management trainee. progressed through the company and group holding various positions from Sales Manager, General Manager, Divisional Manager through to appointment on the board in 2000.

Postgraduate Degree, Marketing Management

Post Graduate study in the evening, the hardest way to get a degree whilst holding down a full time job and family commitments

Hnd, Business & Finance