Richard is the UK government's Clean Energy Lead for Trade and Investment in the APAC region. Working closely with the UK’s network of clean energy businesses, Richard leads a team of advisers in posts across the region, coordinating the assistance the UK government provides to energy companies as they help grow the industry in Asia. Richard is based in Melbourne, from where he has been sharing the UK's experience with government and industry stakeholders across APAC supporting the energy transition in the region. An economist by training, Richard has a background in utility regulation and competition, and has advised companies, governments and regulators on energy policy and market frameworks for the sector.