Richard Crane is a seasoned partner in Ashcroft Partnership LLP, a reputable private markets accountancy firm with a focus on the food and farming sector. Prior to this, he worked as a partner at BKL and Deloitte. Crane holds a Bachelor's degree with First Class honours in Agriculture from Edinburgh University, which has given him a unique and advanced perspective in advising and managing family-owned farming businesses across the UK.

With years of experience in private business ownership, Crane has served as an adviser to numerous businesses and families in the food and farming sector, offering guidance on growth and succession planning. His success lies in his ability to help owners balance the needs of shareholders with the efficient management of their assets. He didn't just stop at consultancy services. Crane is involved in farming and property management of privately owned farms and land. Additionally, he's the Chair of the finance committee as well as one of the Liveryman at the Worshipful Company of Farmers.