Speaker bio: Richard Steele

Richard Steele is Chief Executive Officer at the International Cargo Handling and Coordination Association – ICHCA.  Reporting directly to the Board, Richard leads the organisation which provides a focal point to improve cargo handling health and safety throughout international supply chains.  ICHCA also represents members, and the cargo handling industry, as a recognised non-government organisation at international bodies such as the International Maritime Organisation and UNECE and other agencies and regulatory bodies. 

Richard is a safety and skills professional with a Masters in Training and Development who has been involved in the ports industry for almost 25 years.  Before leading ICHCA, he was Chief Executive at Port Skills and Safety for 11 years with a remit to share best practice, develop safety guidance and standards and produce qualification frameworks for UK ports.  Prior to that, Richard was the senior Learning and Development Manager for Associated British Ports for 10 years.  Outside of ports, Richard has also worked in the nuclear industry on safety and skills provision.