Richard Bate, President Elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)

Richard has over 30 years’ experience, thriving as a global OSH consultant in the high-pressure environment of sports, live music, and entertainment.Richard’s early career as a Paramedic in the UK Health Service was diverse, including emergency response, helicopter aircrew and training.He was also the Principal OSH Consultant at the FIA Formula E World Championship, where he spent eight years.

Richard is committed to a socially sustainable-driven approach to OSH, diversity, equity, and the elimination of harm globally.An advocate of OSH as a first career, he also advocates the positive value of volunteering and continuous professional development.