Richard Royal is the chairman of Hull Conservatives. He is an experienced Hull campaigner who has worked in the House of Commons and managed successful election campaigns for Government Ministers.
Richard runs his own public affairs and communications business with projects including some of the Humber’s largest renewables and low carbon energy initiatives. Richard’s local experience is supported by his previous roles, including as the Energy lead at the Humber LEP, where he oversaw the publication of the Humber Energy Strategy. He was also Head of Government Affairs at Saltend-based biofuels company Vivergo Fuels, where he led the national campaign for low carbon E10 petrol, whish is due to be introduced at UK pumps later this year.
Richard is also a competitive swimmer, and a member of Hull Masters Swimming Club and Humberside Water Polo Team. He has represented Great Britain at the World and European Masters Swimming Championships, and holds the Guinness World Record for swimming the River Humber.