Richard Saunders
About Richard Saunders
Richard Saunders is the Account Director for Local Authorities at Mastek in Reading, England, with a 28-year career in Public Services and extensive experience in IT services and programme management.
Current Role at Mastek
Richard Saunders currently holds the position of Account Director, Local Authorities, at Mastek in Reading, England. In this role, he is responsible for managing relationships with local authorities and ensuring the delivery of strategic IT solutions and services.
Previous Experience at Fujitsu
Before joining Mastek, Richard Saunders worked at Fujitsu as a Strategic Change Consultant from 2017 to 2020, and prior to that, as an Oracle Development Consultant from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure at Fujitsu, he was based at 22 Baker Street, London, and was instrumental in leading strategic change initiatives and developing Oracle-based solutions.
Roles in Public Sector
Richard Saunders has had a significant career in the public sector. He served as Head of Shared Services at the UK Home Office from 2009 to 2015 and as Programme Director at HM Revenue & Customs from 2005 to 2009. His extensive experience in the public sector highlights his capability in managing large-scale programmes and shared services.
Educational Background
Richard Saunders studied at Penrice, Cornwall, where he achieved a qualification in Accounting. His education laid the foundation for his 24-year career as a Chartered Certified Accountant, during which he has developed extensive expertise in various aspects of public and private sector services.
Specializations and Expertise
With a 28-year career in public services, Richard Saunders specializes in digital applications, ERP (SAP & Oracle), data management, shared services, programme management, and off-shoring. He also has 10 years of programme management experience and 6 years in private sector IT services, demonstrating his versatility and depth of knowledge in these areas.
Community Involvement
In addition to his professional commitments, Richard Saunders has dedicated 20 years to setting up and running multiple extended school childcare centres in his spare time. This involvement highlights his commitment to community service and supporting local educational initiatives.