Rick Woodward has over 30 years’ broad-based experience in learning and development, gained across the medical, pharmaceutical and consumer goods sectors. He works extensively with medical professionals worldwide and has designed and delivered a range of training programmes for senior medical educators. He is also a master facilitator for meetings and coaches senior medical professionals in communication skills, influencing and leadership.

Before establishing his own consultancy, Rick was Global Head of Learning and Development for Kimberly-Clark, dividing his time between the USA and the UK. Prior to this, he worked as Head of Human Resources for Bayer in the UK and held a senior international learning and development role with GlaxoSmithKline.

Rick graduated from Sheffield University with a First-Class Honours degree in Chemical Engineering and later gained a Distinction in a Diploma of Management Studies in Kent. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (FCIPD).