Richard Hawtin

Richard Hawtin is an accomplished legal and governance professional with extensive experience in leading governance teams for notable organizations in the charity sector. Currently serving as Company Secretary at Age UK since May 2019, Richard supports the boards and executive teams with high-quality advice while overseeing the legal and governance teams. Prior to this role, Richard was Head of Governance at MS Society, focusing on effective governance to achieve organizational objectives, and held an interim position at Marie Curie Cancer Care managing strategic relationships. Richard's earlier career includes significant roles in commercial law as a Partner at Baker & McKenzie and a progression from Trainee Solicitor to Senior Associate at Mayer Brown. Richard's academic credentials include a BCL from the University of Oxford and a professional qualification as a solicitor from the College of Law, York.