Richard Hockney is the current Chair at Bedford Group Inc. Prior to this, they held positions at Flinders University, CIC Higher Education, Stair Lock Pty Ltd, and Cook Building & Development Pty Ltd. Richard also has experience on various boards, such as the Energy Logistix Advisory Board, South Australian Leaders, and the Australian Green Clean Advisory Board. In 2016, they were named SA Business of the Year at the Telstra Business Awards. From 2014 to 2016, they were the General Manager Corporate Development at SMSF Association (formerly SPAA). Prior to that, they were the State GM for SA/ NT/ Tas at Westpac from 2009 to 2013. Richard has also been a member of the Investment Committee at Adelaide Football Club from 2009 to 2011, and the Chair at Prince Alfred College.