Lawrence Richards
About Lawrence Richards
Lawrence Richards serves as the Vice President of Global Facility Operations & Logistics at Converge Technology Solutions Corp. He has extensive experience in operations management, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Stone Group Ltd and Jaguar Land Rover.
Current Role at Converge
Lawrence Richards serves as the Vice President of Global Facility Operations & Logistics at Converge Technology Solutions Corp. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and operational efficiency of global facility operations and logistics, contributing to the company's overall growth and performance.
Previous Experience at Stone Group Ltd
Richards has been the Chief Operations Officer at Stone Group Ltd, a Converge Company, since 2017. His responsibilities include managing operational strategies and ensuring effective logistics within the organization. His tenure has spanned over seven years, during which he has played a key role in the company's operational success.
Career at Jaguar Land Rover
Richards has extensive experience at Jaguar Land Rover, where he held multiple roles. He was the Lead Production Manager for the Defender Trim & Final and Body Construction from 2014 to 2016. He later served as the Lead Production Manager for the Jaguar XE & F-Pace and Range Rover Sport & Velar from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as the Body Construction Manager for the T5 and L405 models from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Academic Background
Lawrence Richards studied at the University of Exeter, where he earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1997 to 2002. He furthered his education at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, achieving an MBA from 2007 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in operations and engineering.
Professional History at Uponor and Radius Systems Ltd
Richards worked at Uponor as an Application Manager from 2006 to 2009 and as a Development Engineer from 2003 to 2006. He also served as Plant Manager at Radius Systems Ltd from 2009 to 2012. These roles contributed to his expertise in operations management and engineering.