Richard is a business strategist and executive director of Pitcher Partners Consulting. Over the last 30 years he has worked with the leadership teams of a diverse range of businesses across the areas of strategy, growth and competitiveness.

These businesses have ranged from start-ups to those operating for more than 130 years, from one employee to 10,000 employees, from $1 revenue to $400m and covering industries as diverse as publishing, disability services, construction, ecommerce, white goods, welfare services, light manufacturing, professional services, agri-businesses and many others.

Business succession is not about retirement or getting the best price for your business, it's about passing on a viable business, keeping people in jobs and, for families, harmony and a fair share ... Business ...