Richard Blackmore Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader
Richard Blackmore has held various Diversity, Equity & inclusion (DEI) roles across the defence sector, the most recent being the Head of DEI for BAE Systems Plc. He has been responsible for overseeing and accelerating efforts to create an inclusive environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
Richard qualified in Law at University and has always had a passion for helping others. He has worked within FMCG and more recently within Defence through various Commercial and DE&I roles. Inclusion and belonging, especially Disability, are all very personal to him as he is partially sighted. This has driven him to support others and create environments where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.
Richard’s transition from Commercial to DE&I came in the need for more mental health support and awareness in a previous business. He designed and delivered a UK wide mental health awareness programme and most importantly led the embedding of this to ensure long lasting change. He has always been driven by the impact he makes and is very aware of the opportunity to change the lives of those he works with, their colleagues, families and friends.