Richard Bland

Technical Director (Directors Group)

Richard graduated from the University of Plymouth in 1992 with a degree in Mechanical/Composites Engineering. After spending the next two years working for the University in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, he moved into the commercial world developing new technology for Composites manufacturing processes.

In 2002, Richard co-founded Composite Integration, being a part of the company growth from start-up up to its current position today.

Richard remains closely involved with the University of Plymouth and sits on the MMIAC Advisory Committee, supporting the engineering department and guiding future degree programmes for engineering students.