Get clear on what success looks like and how to get there.

What you get: A simple, action-focused plan that sets out your priorities, next steps, and key milestones.

Our Areas of Speciality

Goals

Operating Model

Define how your business runs so decisions get made, people are accountable, and work efficiently.

What you get: A clear structure for decision-making, role clarity, and streamlined ways of working that improve execution and accountability.

Team

Make sure everyone knows their role and how they contribute to the bigger picture

What you get: Team workshops, better ways to track progress, and tools to boost collaboration.

Governance

Keep things under control without slowing you down.

What you get: Simple structures to help you track performance, manage risks, and make informed decisions.

Execution

Move fast, adapt quickly, and get things done.

What you get: Clear processes, practical guides, and a step-by-step approach to turning ideas into action.

"Richard’s expertise in translating complex systems into user-friendly solutions has been vital to huru. With a background leading engineering teams on groundbreaking projects—from vertical take-off planes to submarines—his innovation and problem-solving drive our technology forward. As a neuromonitoring company founder, his technical and entrepreneurial insight ensures huru remains at the cutting edge."

Ed Shelton & Josh Eggleston, Co-founders of huru

★★★★★

About us

Richard Wheatley

Richard Wheatley is a seasoned technical leader with expertise in engineering, innovation, and product development across startups, scale-ups, and corporate environments. He excels in taking technology from concept to market, building high-performance teams, and optimizing operating models for efficient execution.

Blending startup agility, scale-up structuring, and corporate discipline, Richard drives clarity, accountability, and adaptability. Whether launching new ventures, managing rapid growth, or refining established organisations, he ensures businesses have the right strategy, structure, and execution to succeed.

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Start up

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Scale up

Corporate

As CEO & Co-Founder of HeadX, Richard built a company from the ground up, tackling the challenges of lean infrastructure, securing funding, and navigating product-market fit. Developing a smart headband to mitigate brain trauma, he combined technical innovation with a strategic go-to-market approach. His experience highlights the ability to define success, create clear execution strategies, and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.

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At Vertical Aerospace and DEEP, Richard played a pivotal role in rapid growth phases, establishing structure while maintaining agility. As Programme Director at Vertical Aerospace, he translated strategy into execution, leading a team of 15 Programme Managers. As Product Director at DEEP, he shaped the submersibles business, overseeing engineering, sales, and financial performance. His expertise in balancing structure with innovation ensures organisations can scale efficiently while preserving an entrepreneurial spirit.

Large Scale

Richard’s tenure at Dyson saw him manage global Programme Management operations as the company scaled from UK-focused development to a global operation. Leading teams across multiple countries, he optimized processes, quality management, and governance in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment. His experience in evolving operating models and governance ensures businesses can remain agile while implementing the right structures for growth.

Richard’s early career in BAE Systems and Siemens reinforced the importance of tailoring business structures to different corporate environments, particularly in highly regulated industries. Managing Eurofighter Typhoon and Tornado support contracts and delivering safety-critical railway telecoms projects, he developed a keen understanding of compliance, risk management, and scalable operations—ensuring organisations have the right frameworks in place to operate efficiently and effectively.