Oliver Richards

Oliver Richards

Head of Critical Minerals and Mining (International) @ Department for Business and Trade

About

I joined government to make a difference and to travel the world. I’ve been lucky enough to have had the chance to do both in spades! As a diplomat, I’ve worked across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Leading trade teams in Asia and North Africa, I’ve built a track record for innovation, delivery and ambition. I’ve worked to secure large infrastructure projects backed by UK finance and supporting UK industry. I’ve worked to open new markets for business, to resolve barriers faced by UK companies, to shape new trade agreements. I’ve built expert, diverse teams to get things done. I also have a sharp foreign policy lens. I’ve held senior diplomatic positions, influenced policy at senior levels, and care deeply about many of the economic and social challenges we face today as a society. After 15 years “on the road” I’m delighted to be back in the UK again. The family is thriving. On the work front, I am hugely enjoying my current challenge of helping the UK to secure supply of critical minerals, shaping a new strategy for the new government, and working with international partners to make things happen. Do reach out if you have similar interests!

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

International Trade & Development

Skill

Sustainability, Foreign Policy, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Middle East , Human Rights, International Human Rights, Legal Issues, Relationship Development, Communications Management, Fostering inclusivity, Business Development, Climate Change, Client Liaison, Building Organizational Capability, African Markets, Mentoring, Relationship Building, Government, Regulatory Affairs, International Relations

Experience

Department for Business and Trade

Head of Critical Minerals and Mining (International)

Department for Business and Trade

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2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Building international partnerships to deliver the UK’s critical minerals strategy

Department for Business and Trade

Head of Clean and Green Infrastructure Development

Department for Business and Trade

LinkedIn
2023-7 - 2024-5 · 11 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Shaping opportunities for sustainable infrastructure delivery in international markets

Department for Business and Trade

Country Director - Indonesia

Department for Business and Trade

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2020-8 - 2023-7 · 3 yrs

Indonesia

Increasing trade and investment between UK and Indonesia

Department for Business and Trade

Country Director - Egypt

Department for Business and Trade

LinkedIn
2019-2 - 2020-8 · 1 yr 7 mos

Egypt

Increasing trade and investment between UK, Egypt and Africa

Department for Business and Trade

Regional Director - North Africa

Department for Business and Trade

LinkedIn
2017-5 - 2019-2 · 1 yr 10 mos

Cairo

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Deputy High Commissioner - Botswana

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

LinkedIn
2013-8 - 2017-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Gaborone, Botswana

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

East Africa Deputy Team Leader

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

LinkedIn
2011-6 - 2013-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Political Officer, British Embassy Jordan

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

LinkedIn
2008-4 - 2011-6 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Amman, Jordan

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Arabic Linguist

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

LinkedIn
2007-1 - 2008-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

Amman, Jordan

Arabic Language Student

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Desk Officer

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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2003-9 - 2006-12 · 3 yrs 4 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

UN Peacekeeping and Security Council, and Iraq policy issues

PwC

IT Consultant

PwC

LinkedIn
2002-1 - 2003-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

Education

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1997 - 2001 · 4 yrs

Oliver Richards's Contact Information

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