David Richards
David Richards is the founder, CEO and chairman of WANdisco plc, a publicly quoted data software company jointly headquartered in Sheffield and Silicon Valley, and a serial entrepreneur with a long track record of success in global technology markets.
In 2021, David founded a new Yorkshire venture called EyUp to create software developers, generate jobs and invest in start-ups across the North of England. For more information, see www.eyup.com
In 2020, David co-founded the Laptops for Kids campaign to increase access to learning for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across the North of England. For more information, see www.ltfk.co.uk
In 2018, David and Jane Richards launched their family foundation to educate, improve and empower the lives of children. For more information, see www.djrff.org
In the New Year Honours 2022, David and Jane received MBEs for services to the Information technology sector and to young people, particularly during Covid-19.