Richard is a founder member and Director of UniPalm Investment Holdings. He also holds a number of Directorships in companies, including BL Williams Construction (Managing Director). He has served on various Boards among them, Sancino Projects Ltd (the largest corporate shareholder in Grand Parade Investments), Broadcape Investments (a shareholder in KFM Radio) and Chairman of Sancino Litho (Pty) Ltd. Richard completed his articles at Ernst & Young in 1992 and his Bachelor of Accounting Science Honours degree through UNISA, after which he went on to pursue a career in the family construction business. He has also served as Treasurer on various community forums as well as the Master Builders’ Association.

Richard serves on UniPalm’s Audit and Investment Committee.