Richard is the Owner/Director of Fox & Co. a consultancy business in the sport and community sector.

Originally from the UK Richard moved to Penrith with his family prior to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Following a long career in high performance sport as an athlete, head coach and performance director, Richard is now leading a revitalisation project for Paddle Australia at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium.

With international experience in stakeholder engagement and media relations, Richard looks forward to being actively involved in the advocacy and tourism portfolios, attracting people and new business to Penrith.