Congratulations to Karuna Bhatia on winning the HR Leader Award at the West Midlands Leadership Awards organised by The Business Desk.
It is fitting recognition of Karuna’s achievements as our first dedicated HR leader. She has rolled out our People function, introduced the very latest people practices and technology and attracted top talent, all while ensuring our strong culture and human element remain.

Karuna said: “I’m over the moon with my award! I really enjoy making a difference at Richborough with a focus on maximising efficiency, enhancing the employee experience, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.”
Emma Fardell, our Chief Finance and Operations Officer, added: “Huge congratulations to Karuna on this very well-deserved accolade. She does a brilliant job of ensuring our people are looked after, deliver their potential and enjoy long and fulfilling careers with us, while aligning to our company objectives.”
