Richard succeeds Monty Barlow, who has taken on the role of Global Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini Invent.

A highly respected leader across the organisation, Richard brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles at Cambridge Consultants, followed by his position as Global Head of Next Frontiers at Capgemini Invent. As part of Capgemini Invent’s Global Leadership Team, Richard was instrumental in building a new strategic innovation business focused on delivering measurable, lasting value for clients at a global scale.

At a time of extraordinary momentum, where AI and next‑generation technologies are redefining every industry, Richard is energised by the opportunity ahead:

“My ambition is to propel Cambridge Consultants to inspire and lead in a new era of deep tech innovation: advancing breakthrough technologies, deepening multidisciplinary collaboration, to turn bold ambitions – rapidly and reliably – into world-changing breakthroughs. Together, inventing the next, delivering sustainable value for industry and society in this era of infinite innovation.”

Roshan Soorunsingh Gya, CEO Northern & Central Europe at Capgemini and Chairman of Cambridge Consultants, commented:

“We are pleased to appoint Richard Traherne as CEO of Cambridge Consultants. With his deep roots in Cambridge Consultants, coupled with a proven ability to translate bold innovation into real‑world impact at scale, he is uniquely positioned to lead the organisation into its next chapter, expanding its influence, accelerating growth, and strengthening its role at the forefront of deep tech innovation globally.”

Under Richard’s leadership, we look forward to strengthening Capgemini’s deep tech expertise and enabling our clients to drive transformative growth and impact.