Richard Smailes
Richard has been Managing Director of Adventis since April 2022, having joined in 2014 after a graduate role in consulting and several years with the Metropolitan Police Service. In his time at Adventis Richard has led over 100 client assignments in rail and aviation. Richard leads the business, oversees all Adventis’ project delivery, and leads major assignments, including industry-level initiatives.
Richard holds a Masters degree in History from Cambridge University, and a Masters in Public Administration from Portsmouth University.
Stuart Large
Stuart is a Director at Adventis, having joined as a graduate in 2013. Stuart leads delivery of Adventis assignments and is a trusted and popular advisor to many UK rail operating companies. Stuart has developed and implemented many of the tools and methodologies now recognised as best practice in UK rail, and has a successful track record in rail franchise bidding.
Stuart holds a BSc in Physiological Sciences from Bristol University.