Richard Adams

Richard Adams is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, specializing in development, planning, acquisition, and portfolio management.

Throughout his career, Richard has successfully managed franchise and retail developments, acquisitions, and planning programs for Volkswagen Group UK, showcasing a strong track record of performance and internal promotions.

He thrives in strategic, competitive, and fast-paced environments, excelling in adapting plans to meet complex global demands, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading large-scale change and restructure initiatives.

As a commercially and financially Senior Leader, Richard demonstrates proficiency in overseeing substantial budgets, developing brand corporate identity, implementing improvement programs, adopting best practices, and executing rapid growth strategies.

Richard is adept at managing large teams, providing training, fostering opportunities, and offering direction to cultivate an engaged, loyal, adaptable, and retained workforce.

His key skills encompass property development, property planning, acquisitions, portfolio management, global stakeholder engagement, restructure and change management, team leadership and development, project management, risk management, and ROI analysis.

Richard studied Building Construction Technology at Nene College, Northampton, and has participated in various training programs and workshops to enhance his professional development.

He is the Director and Owner of Accendia Consulting Ltd and has previously held the role of Non-Executive Director at Aston Greeen/Motor Services (Bath) Ltd/Ridgeway Group, as well as Head of Group Property & CI at Volkswagen Group UK Ltd.