Richard Pike

Group Chief Operating Officer

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

About

Accountable for leading our Autocatalyst, Platinum Group Metals and Hydrogen Technologies business units. With full responsibility for P/L performance, strategic execution, and capital deployment across a global, capital-intensive portfolio. Transitioned from Group CFO into the COO role, bringing a combination of financial discipline and operational leadership to drive enterprise-wide performance and transformation. Key contributions include: Leading business performance across a multi-division industrial portfolio, with full accountability for commercial, operational and investment delivery, organisational refinement, safety improvement, and financial outcomes. Driving operational and structural transformation to improve margins, cash generation, and return on capital. Partnering closely with the Board and CEO on strategic direction, risk management, and major investment decisions to drive improved capital allocation and stakeholder value. Previous experience includes Senior finance, strategy and general management roles in Paper & packaging, Waste management, Food and other Industrial manufacturing. In addition I have worked in the Airport and Property development sectors. Now looking for a suitable NED role where I can add value to the business alongside my ongoing Executive responsibilities

Experience

  • Johnson Matthey (On-site)
    • Group Chief Operating Officer
      Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Group CFO and CEO PGMS
      Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 · 5 mos

    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 · 10 mos

  • Group Chief Financial Officer at DS Smith
    Mar 2023 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs

  • Group Chief Financial Officer at Biffa
    Sep 2018 - Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Group Chief Financial Officer at BOPARAN HOLDINGS LIMITED (2 Sisters Food Group)
    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Interim Group COO & CFO at nH2 Limited
    Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 · 7 mos