Leicestershire-based health and safety risk management experts, Finch Consulting, have appointed accomplished health & safety expert Richard Bowen.
With over two decades of experience in the oil and gas, defence and manufacturing industries including a health & safety director for top tier COMAH sites in the UK and EHS lead for large oil and gas capital projects in central Asia, Richard will be joining Finch as a senior consultant to help build their health & safety and process safety capabilities.
In his new role, Richard will be using his experience and expertise in risk management and process safety to support Finch’s portfolio of clients and help develop further business opportunities.
Commenting on his appointment, Richard said: “I was really impressed by everyone I met at Finch, they really have a unique blend of talent that I felt I could fit right in with. Being able to utilise my experience and skills, as well as learning some new ones, in such a dynamic and vibrant community of EHS practitioners is very exciting.
“I’m key to play a part in helping the business to achieve its growth plans and hopefully help to develop new opportunities at the same time. On a personal note, I am a passionate learner and look forward to continuing my professional development by learning from the vast expertise that exists within the Finch team.”
Dom Barraclough, Managing Director, said: “We expect Rich’s arrival to bring new opportunities for our community. He is well connected and respected and will work with other consultants to build and promote our Health and Safety capability. His assistance to Tristan (Pulford, Capability Director) in developing our Process Safety capability will be invaluable.”