
Marc Richard
Skills
I bring a blend of strategic thinking, entrepreneurial experience, and human centred leadership. I know how to translate vision into action, whether that means reshaping a business model, guiding a team through change, or helping individuals find clarity in uncertain times.
- Strategic planning and execution across finance, manufacturing, and consultancy
- Commercial transformation, brand repositioning, and operating model design
- Deep experience in leadership, team culture, and organisational development
- Coaching skills that unlock performance, direction, and confidence in others
- Practical knowledge of AI trends and their impact on work and business
- Trusted advisor to founders, senior leaders, and purpose driven teams
- Comfortable in both high performance corporate settings and creative, fast moving environments
- Strong communicator who can simplify complexity and build alignment quickly
About
I started out in finance at UBS, advising high net worth clients and learning how to operate in complex systems. But I wanted to build something real. So I bought an old furniture manufacturing business and spent the next decade turning it into a design led commercial brand, working with clients in co living, hospitality, and workplace sectors.
It was gritty and creative and all consuming and I loved it. We transformed everything from the operating model to the brand to the team culture. After exiting the business I founded Harshlight to explore how people and organisations navigate disruption, especially with AI reshaping how we live and work.
What I am great at is turning strategy into action. I help people find clarity, align teams, and move things forward with purpose. I am now looking for opportunities where I can contribute to ambitious ideas, through consulting, fractional leadership, or full time roles, and help shape meaningful change.