Richard Gould

Richard Gould is an accomplished professional in the manufacturing and materials processing sector, currently serving as Sales Director at Sheffield Technology Limited since September 2024 and as a Board Member of the Business Advisory Board for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority since January 2024. In addition, Richard chairs the Yorkshire and Humber Made Smarter Advisory Board for Made Smarter UK and holds the position of Chair of the Freemans’ Committee at The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. Previous roles include Sales Director and Business Development Manager at MetLase, where advanced digital manufacturing technologies were utilized, and Commercial Manager at Castings Technology International, a leader in precision casting. Richard's career also includes valuable experience as a Pension Trustee and Operations Manager, culminating in a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Automotive Engineering Design from Coventry University.