Richard Codron

Customer Relationship Executive with a dynamic approach to developing businesses

Richard Codron is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse career history spanning various industries.

Starting his journey by importing American Leather Jackets into the UK, he garnered recognition for his products in the fashion industry.

He then transitioned to a role at Nike in Hong Kong, where he played a pivotal role in promoting Nike's Soccer apparel across the Asia Pacific region, including the successful launch of the 1998 World Cup range.

Driven by entrepreneurial spirit, Richard established a successful Asian computer parts trading business, scaling it to a USD25m enterprise with operations across 11 countries in Asia Pacific.

Following this success, he ventured into the media industry by co-founding and managing an online lifestyle platform, Localiiz, in Hong Kong, disrupting the print-dominated market and transforming it into the largest online English media platform in the region.

Upon his return to London, Richard has worked with a large care charity and an electronic component distributor, expanding his network and relationships within the corporate world.

His extensive international experience has equipped him with the skills to launch, grow, and manage businesses, emphasizing relationship-building and exceptional service delivery in the B2B and B2B2C sectors.

As an advisor and mentor to startups in London, Richard Codron continues to contribute his expertise and guidance to emerging businesses.