Tony Richards

Tony Richards is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and fleet management. Currently serving as Head of Fleet & Operations at Blakedale Ltd since May 2023, Tony previously held significant roles, including Head of Fleet Operations at Redde Northgate plc and Branch General Manager at Northgate plc, where responsibility extended over a fleet of 1,700 commercial vehicles and 500 cars. Tony’s management experience also includes leadership positions at BHS, overseeing profit and loss in a large flagship store, as well as earlier roles at Flickdot.com and Somerfield, where contributions were made in sales and operations support. Educational qualifications include a degree in Retail Management from Stockport College and multiple GCSEs from Wright Robinson High School.