Dave Richards

Dave Richards is a senior advisor at Vivacity Coaching and Consulting. He works directly with executives and boards to strengthen leadership, sharpen strategy, and build governance frameworks that support sustainable growth.

With a strong background in leadership, strategy, and governance, Dave focuses on helping organisations make risk-aware decisions. His experience spans education, training, and complex regulated environments where clarity and sound judgement are essential.

Dave serves as a strategic sounding board for senior leaders—providing the perspective, challenge, and support needed to navigate high-stakes decisions with confidence.

Dave brings extensive experience in advisory roles supporting senior leadership teams across a range of sectors. He has worked with organisations navigating periods of growth, transition, and heightened risk—where the quality of decision-making directly shapes outcomes.

His experience includes working within regulated and complex operating environments, where strategy must align with governance and compliance obligations. Dave understands the operational realities that leaders face and provides advice grounded in practical application.

He is particularly effective in bridging the gap between strategic intent and execution—ensuring that governance frameworks enable rather than constrain organisational progress.