Richard Soper

As Managing Director of Unico System Europe, Richard brings over three decades of leadership experience in the heating, ventilation, and renewable energy sectors. Alongside international board-level roles, he was MD and CEO of Bosch Thermotechnology (including Worcester Bosch) and has dedicated his career to driving innovation, raising industry standards, and advocating for sustainable, long-term solutions in building technologies. Throughout his career, he has been privileged to receive several industry honours, including the British Renewable Energy Association’s Champions Award in 2008 and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association’s Ambassador Award in 2015. In 2012, he was also awarded a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the heating and renewable technologies industries.