Richard Shrapnel PhD is a leading business strategist, with over three decades of business experience. His passion lies in assisting business leaders build highly successful businesses and he has authored more than 10 publications focused on the key streams of strategy, growth and competitiveness.

His practical experience spanning over thirty years covers a diverse range of industries, businesses, community organisations and public sector bodies. Richard is based in Melbourne, Australia and has travelled throughout North America and South East Asia building businesses.

Richard holds a PhD in Business Strategy, a Master of Business in Organisational Competitiveness and is a Chartered Accountant, as well as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

Richard is a renowned speaker on all aspects of strategy, growth and competitiveness. He challenges and extends audiences’ thinking, delivers insights and understanding and promotes confidence in pursuing success. He is pragmatic, succinct and insightful in his approach, instilling energy through his passion for achievement.

Richard is Director - Strategy & Organisation at Pitcher Partners, Australia’s leading professional service firm, delivering advisory and assurance services to closely held businesses.