Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson is a seasoned professional in the waste management and recycling sectors, currently serving as Technical Manager at CIWM since May 2021. With a career spanning over three decades, Richard has held significant positions including Senior Commercial Manager at 99Plas and Technical Director roles at Visionscape and Plasticity (Worldwide) Ltd, where Richard drove business expansion and compliance initiatives. Richard's expertise encompasses technical capability assessments, due diligence studies, and the implementation of best practices in plastic utilization and management. Notable achievements include growing Valpak Limited from a £5 million to over £50 million turnover and supporting projects at Boots UK in polymer innovation and sustainability. Richard holds a degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology from Burton-upon-Trent Technical College.