Speaker profile

Richard Lock
With 22 years of experience, Richard has built his career by challenging the status quo and delivering transformative results. Starting in the lab and working across the globe, he has developed a track record for making things happen.
At previous roles Richard drove the growth of a £28.5M chemical portfolio, spearheaded the business case for a 36kta betaine plant, and secured supply contracts for thousands of tonnes. Now at Holiferm, he’s proving that sustainability doesn’t have to come at a premium. He successfully established an innovative 1,600ta biosurfactant plant, setting a new benchmark for green technology.
Richard thrives on disrupting outdated technologies, driving progress, and showing the world that bold ideas lead to extraordinary results.