Richard Perry

Environmental Adviser , Government Agency (Environment)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Executive-level adviser specialising in ESG, environmental governance and public sector strategy, with more than 30 years’ experience across the UK, Australia and the UAE.
Track record of designing and delivering government-scale regulatory systems, cross-agency strategies and evidence-based decision frameworks, including Executive Director and Board-facing roles within Abu Dhabi government.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

2014-Present: Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, UAE (Executive Director, Advisor)
2008-2010: Masdar City, UAE (Environment and Sustainability Manager)
2006-2008: Abu Dhabi Onshore Oil Operations Company, UAE (Snr Envtl Advisor)
2004-2006: Mallee Catchment Mgt Authority, Australia (Biodiversity Manager)
1999-2004: Environment Research and Wildlife Development Agency, UAE (Head of Environmental Services)
1996-1999: Les Esturiales (City of Sunderland & DGXI), UK (Project Manager)
1993-1996: LG Mouchel & Partners, UK (Snr Envtl Consultant)
1991-1993: David Bellamy Associates, UK (Snr Envtl Consultant)

Education:

PhD, Ecology—University of Sunderland
BSc (Hons), Zoology—Newcastle University

Affiliations and Achievements:

Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) (2023)
Fellow of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (FISEP) (2020)

Available for:

  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, French (basic)

Nationality:

United Kingdom