Richard is a Chemical Engineer with a doctoral degree and over 15 years of specialized experience in carbonating lime and process development across a range of minerals processing applications. He joined Origen three years ago, where he has taken a key role in leading the development of DAC contactors and the processing of Origen's lime.

With a strong foundation in process innovation and technology management, Richard’s expertise has been instrumental in advancing Origen’s technical capabilities and driving progress in the direct air capture sector.