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.