Rick has a vast experience in the aviation sector, having started his career as a Military Pilot and flying internationally after earlier completing an Economics Degree. Before joining August Leadership, Rick was a VP and senior advisor within a VVIP private aviation start-up organization operating globally and flying narrow and wide-bodied jets, executive jets and VVIP helicopters. 

Prior to this, he was a VP holding multiple roles within a $26 billion turnover Group that comprised of a large international airline, airport operations and ground handling (in over 40 countries), aviation travel, technology and a number of other supporting businesses. He has also held the position of global head of organizational performance, people and quality for a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of high-tech communications solutions, with offices and customers located across the globe. 

Rick has traveled extensively and lived internationally so he understands the importance of having the right C-suite leadership talent to build great cultures, positively inspire teams, make astute decisions and execute strategies to achieve exceptional business results.