Richard Fairs FCIM

Richard Fairs is a Senior Marketing Manager with extensive experience in global matrix organizations spanning B2B and B2C roles, excelling in both strategic oversight and hands-on project management to drive business outcomes.

His expertise lies in marketing communications, digital marketing, team leadership, and stakeholder management. Richard is known for creating innovative marketing strategies that enhance brand value, foster growth, and ensure a high return on marketing investments.

Education-wise, Richard holds a Mini MBA in Marketing from Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. He also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Marketing Management from Sheffield Hallam University and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from The University of Huddersfield.

Richard has held key positions such as Project Manager at RJF Marketing and various global marketing roles at Shell, including Global Marketing Communications Manager, Retail Global B2C Digital Marketing Manager, Global Online Marketing Manager, and UK B2B Marketing Manager.

Prior to his tenure at Shell, he served in marketing and business improvement roles at Kingkraft Ltd and sales and marketing management at Talar Made Orthotics Ltd.